Tuesday, September 16, 2025
16.8 C
Srinagar

Kashmir parts receive fresh snowfall, rains lash plains

Major roads, schools in Gurez, Tulail closed; Sinthan Top blocked

Srinagar, Apr 19: The higher reaches of Kashmir experienced fresh snowfall on Saturday while the plains were lashed by the intermittent rainfall, bringing a dip in temperatures.

According to officials, a moderate snowfall occured in areas like Tulail and Gurez in north Kashmir’s Bandipora district, leading to the closure of key roads and suspension of classwork.

As per the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) of Gurez ordered the suspension of class work up to the 8th standard in Tulail and up to the 5th standard in Gurez Tehsil due to the continuous snowfall and inclement weather.

The decision, he said, was taken as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of school children.

Meanwhile, the Gurez-Bandipora road, a vital link connecting the remote border region to the rest of the Valley, has been closed for vehicular movement following the fresh spell of snow, officials said.

In South Kashmir, Sinthan Top, the mountain pass that connects Anantnag with Kishtwar district via National Highway 244, has also been closed for traffic movement for today and tomorrow due to overnight snowfall, authorities confirmed—

Rainfall Recorded During last 24 hours in Kashmir Division till 8:30 a.m

Srinagar city = 18.5 mm
Ganderbal = 27.5 mm
Budgam = 18 mm
Kupwara = 30.5 mm
Bandipora = 33 mm
Baramulla = 32 mm
Anantnag = 19 mm

(Complied By: Kashmir Weather Watch)

 

Hot this week

Rumours trigger rush at Srinagar fuel stations as people fear petrol shortage

Srinagar, Sep 15,: Panic buying gripped Srinagar on Monday...

Tenkipora bridge road outside DC office Srinagar turns into parking zone

Srinagar, Sep 15,: The road stretch near Tenkipora bridge...

Budgam man succumbs day after he fell from Masjid in Srinagar’s Lal Bazar

Srinagar, Sep 15: A 45-year-old man from Budgam, who...

Supreme Court stays key provisions of Waqf (Amendment) Act

New Delhi, Sep 13,: The Supreme Court has paused...

Topics

Rumours trigger rush at Srinagar fuel stations as people fear petrol shortage

Srinagar, Sep 15,: Panic buying gripped Srinagar on Monday...

Tenkipora bridge road outside DC office Srinagar turns into parking zone

Srinagar, Sep 15,: The road stretch near Tenkipora bridge...

Budgam man succumbs day after he fell from Masjid in Srinagar’s Lal Bazar

Srinagar, Sep 15: A 45-year-old man from Budgam, who...

Supreme Court stays key provisions of Waqf (Amendment) Act

New Delhi, Sep 13,: The Supreme Court has paused...

LG assured fruit trucks will be given priority on national highway: Union President

Srinagar, Sep 15: Kashmir Valley Fruit Growers-cum-Dealers Union president,...

Diesel, LPG stocks sufficient, highway restoration work going on: Div Com Kashmir

 Srinagar, Sep 15: Amid public concern over petrol shortages...

Apple crisis: Minister rushes to take stock of highway situation

Srinagar, Sep 15: Amid a valley-wide shutdown of fruit...
spot_img

Related Articles

Popular Categories

spot_imgspot_img