Day 04:- Snowfall continues, roads closed, flights grounded

AAQIB BHAT

Srinigar Jan 06 (PTK):Snowfall continued in Kashmir Valley for fourth consecutive day on Wednesday choking almost all roads and essential services in the valley.

Flight operations to and fro Kashmir remained suspended while as Jammu-Srinagar highway remained closed due to mudslide and landslides at several other places.

“Jammu-Srinagar highway remains blocked due to snow accumulation at Jawahar Tunnel and Landslides, mudslides and shooting stones at Samroli, Magarkot, Panthyal, Marog, Cafeteria mor, Dhalwas, Nashri,” the officials said. “The work is underway,” the official added.

Around 4500 vehicles, mainly carrying supplies to Valley as well as passenger vehicles are stranded en route.

Regarding the air traffic, officials said that at least eight flights have been already cancelled.

Meanwhile, normal life remained standstill in Kashmir Valley even as there are reports of snowfall causing damage to a few more structures in the Valley.

Most lanes are still impassable for driving across the Valley while main roads are being cleared, reports said. Snow clearance machine have been pressed to clear main roads, they said.

Officials said that efforts are on to clear roads, restore power and water supply in the valley.

MET has predicted improvement in weather from Wednesday morning.