Kashmir: Fresh heavy snowfall continues in all of the higher reaches of Kashmir, together with Gulmarg, Pahalgam, and Sonamarg, whereas the plains of Jammu and Kashmir are experiencing steady rain. All highways are closed for visitors.
Over the final 24 hours, the plains of Jammu and Kashmir, together with Srinagar, have obtained steady rainfall, whereas high-altitude areas of Kashmir like Gulmarg, Sonamarg, Pahalgam, Zojila, Gurez, Kupwara, and Peer Ki Gali have recorded a number of toes of recent snowfall.
According to climate division officers, within the final 24 hours till 8:30 am at this time, Srinagar obtained 20.5 mm of rainfall, whereas Gulmarg obtained about 1.3 toes of snowfall and Gurez obtained 1.6 toes of snowfall. Officials additional said that heavy snowfall continues to be occurring within the greater reaches of the Kashmir Valley and rain within the plains of Jammu and Kashmir.
Srinagar-Jammu National Highway Closed Due to Landslide Incidents
Several landslides triggered by incessant rains have led to the closure of the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway. Traffic officers reported a number of landslides occurring between Banihal and Ramban sectors resulting from steady rains, ensuing within the closure of visitors on the freeway.
Removal of landslides is being hindered as a result of ongoing heavy rains. Traffic just isn’t solely halted on the Jammu-Kashmir Highway but in addition on the Srinagar-Leh, Mughal Road, Sinthan-Kishtwar, Bandipora-Gurez, and Kupwara-Tangdhar roads resulting from heavy snowfall and rain.
Avalanche Warning In 10 DistrictsÂ
Meanwhile, officers have issued avalanche warnings in ten districts of Jammu and Kashmir and suggested folks to train warning. The climate division has predicted extra snowfall and rain within the subsequent 24 hours in Jammu and Kashmir.
A (*10*) Department official said that heavy snowfall is at the moment occurring in Sonamarg, Gulmarg, Zojila, Peer Ki Gali, Sadhna Pass, Dudhparti, and different higher reaches. Heavy rain can be ongoing within the plains of Jammu and Kashmir, with snowfall starting within the higher areas of Pahalgam.
Today, average to very heavy rain and snowfall will proceed throughout Jammu and Kashmir. Rain is predicted within the plains, with the potential of snowfall in some areas. This night or tonight, snowfall is more likely to prolong to the plains as temperatures are anticipated to drop additional.
