Fresh snowfall across Zojila shuts Srinagar-Kargil Road; traffic suspended
Srinagar: In Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir, fresh snowfall across the Zojila axis, including Minimarg, Drass and Gumri, has led to the closure of the Srinagar-Kargil highway for vehicular traffic.
According to Kashmir Media Service, authorities suspended traffic movement after continuous snowfall rendered the road unsafe, with accumulation reported along multiple stretches of the high-altitude route.
Snowfall is currently ongoing across the entire Zojila corridor, including Minimarg, Drass, Gumri and adjoining areas, significantly reducing visibility and making road conditions hazardous.
The closure has disrupted connectivity between Kashmir and the Kargil region, with officials advising commuters to avoid travel until weather conditions improve.
“The highway has been closed due to continuous snowfall across the Zojila sector, making the road unsafe for traffic,” an official said.
Locals in the region said snowfall has intensified since morning across all major points along the route. “It is snowing everywhere—Minimarg, Drass, Gumri and Zojila. The entire stretch is covered,” a local resident said.
The Srinagar-Kargil highway is a vital link to Ladakh and remains prone to frequent disruptions during adverse weather, especially in winter-like conditions at high-altitude passes.
Heavy snowfall in the upper reaches of north Kashmir’s Bandipora district has led to the closure of the 85-km Bandipora–Gurez road and the Gurez–Tulail route, officials said .
Authorities suspended vehicular movement on both routes after fresh snowfall rendered the roads unsafe, cutting off the remote Gurez and Tulail valleys from the rest of the Valley.
The closure of the key mountain routes has disrupted connectivity to the frontier areas, which rely heavily on road access for essential supplies and movement.
