Snowfall disrupts traffic, rail services and flights in Kashmir

Srinagar, Feb 28: The continuous inclement weather in the Kashmir Valley on Friday morning disrupted the national highway, air travel, and rail connectivity, officials said here.

As per the details available with the news agency Kashmir News Observer, rhe Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) was blocked due to snow accumulation between Ramsoo and Qazigund, while shooting stones, landslides, and mudslides between Nashri and the NAVYUG Tunnel have further exacerbated the situation.

The Batote-Doda road is also closed following a landslide at Ragi Nalla. Several other including the SSG Road, Bhaderwah-Chamba Road, Mughal Road, and Sinthan Road, remain shut.

Meanwhile, the bad weather has disrupted air and rail travel in Kashmir, causing delays in all morning flights at Srinagar International Airport. Train services have been partially affected, with the Budgam-Banihal section operating on schedule, while the Baramulla section remains late on schedule due to heavy snow accumulation.

Notably, the Kashmir valley received fresh snowfall in the last 24 hours—(KNO)

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