Air, road connectivity to Kashmir restored
Srinagar: Air and road traffic to Kashmir was restored on Tuesday, a day after snowfall snapped connectivity to the Valley, officials said.
Air connectivity to and from the Valley was restored on Tuesday morning after the weather improved. Flight operations resumed as the weather stayed dry and the visibility improved, they said.
The Srinagar-Jammu National Highway, however, remained closed till afternoon due to snow accumulation and landslides at several places along the stretch, the officials added.
Moderate to heavy snowfall on Monday, the final day of ‘Chilla-i-Kalan’ — the harshest winter period in the region — disrupted daily life in Kashmir.
The snowfall continued across Kashmir till late evening. Some areas, especially in the higher reaches, received snow during the night as well.
Meanwhile, officials said that traffic on the Jammu-Srinagar national highway shall be allowed to move as the road has been cleared of all the mudslides. However, commuters have been advised to confirm from traffic units before embarking on the journey.
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