Srinagar, Nov 16(KNS): Kashmir’s upper reaches, including Gurez, Tangdar, and Gulmarg, received fresh snowfall on Saturday, while the plains, including Srinagar city, experienced rainfall.
He said that the snowfall has led to the closure of several roads leading to hilly areas, including Gurez and Karnah. "Snow clearance operations are underway to restore connectivity," the official added.
In view of slippery road conditions caused by the ongoing snowfall, traffic police issued an advisory for motorists. The advisory permits only 4X4 vehicles or those equipped with anti-skid chains, with a seating capacity of no more than 10 seats, on specific hilly roads.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel
These include Tangmarg-Gulmarg, Mughal Road, Zojila, Sinthon, Gurez-Bandipora, Pahalgam-Chandanwari, Kupwara-Karnah, and Kupwara-Machil.
"Weather is expected to remain generally dry between November 17 and 23, with isolated light rain or snow on November 24," the official said.
"Travelers are advised to plan trips accordingly due to possible disruptions in surface transportation over passes like Zojila, Razdan, Sadhna, Sinthan, and Mughal Road," it added.(KNS).