Srinagar-Leh and Kargil-Zanskar Highways Closed Due to Heavy Snowfall; Avalanche Warning Issued for Kargil
Srinagar-Leh and Kargil-Zanskar Highways Closed Due to Heavy Snowfall; Avalanche Warning Issued for Kargil
Anayat Ali/ Kargil
Press Trust of Kashmir | Kargil :-In Ladakh, the strategic Srinagar-Leh National Highway has been closed due to more than three feet of snowfall at Zojila Pass after remaining open for for longest period till February 26th. Similarly, the Kargil-Zanskar National Highway has also been shut down for traffic following heavy snowfall.
The snowfall across Kargil district has ranged from one to three feet in different areas.
The Meteorological Centre Leh has forecasted an improvement in weather conditions after this afternoon.
The Deputy Commissioner Kargil Shirikant Suse has also advised people to remain indoors and exercise caution, especially in areas prone to avalanches. An avalanche warning has been issued for elevations above 3200 meters in Kargil from February 27th to February 28th, 2025.
Meanwhile, the district administration has deployed men and machinery to clear snow from both urban and rural roads to restore connectivity.
In case of emergencies, the public can contact the 24×7 Emergency Operation Center at Khurbathang, Kargil on the following helpline numbers, Landline: 01985-295052, Mobile: 9622679469, 9622682918____-(PTK).
