J&K snowfall: Amid ongoing cold wave-like conditions, Kashmir is racing for the 40-day harshest winter period which will begin on December 21.
Chinar warriors rescued 61 tourists including women and children after incessant snowfall in Gulmarg. The tourists are now in a safe place and are resting in their bunks.
Problems related to low visibility will be addressed soon as an upgraded instrument landing system (ILS) will be installed at the airport by November this year.
Earlier today, at least 10 flights were cancelled and several delayed on Saturday as air traffic between Kashmir and the rest of the country was affected due to low visibility.
Winter has arrived in India with fog and snowfall in many northern states. While Delhi registers record-breaking winters, this time around, schools have been shut down in Punjab. Even the Kashmir valley now witnesses 'Chillai Kalan' and according to weather department, it will register temperature in the minus range for over a month.
Over 500 stranded vehicles, mostly trucks, have been cleared from Jammu to Srinagar after the road was cleared of the debris.
Widespread snowfall over the last three days has cut off the Kashmir Valley and led to blocked roads and power outages and, for the first time in decades, rationing of fuel.
The MeT office has issued an 'Orange Colour' weather warning for the higher reaches of J-K and Sonmarg -Zojila axis on the Srinagar-Leh road, asking the administration and people to be prepared and to maintain vigil.
The meteorological department has forecast light to moderate rains or snow in Jammu and Kashmir over the next 24 hours. There is a possibility of scattered light rain or snow over Ladakh region, it said.
Life goes out of gear as heavy snowfall covers Kashmir Valley
Srinagar : The Divisional Commissioner of Kashmir has announced closure of all schools and colleges for two days,till March 12 due to fresh snowfall in the Kashmir valley and Kargil district.The decision to re open
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