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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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
Snowfall is currently ongoing across the entire Zojila corridor, including Minimarg, Drass, Gumri and adjoining areas, significantly reducing visibility and making road conditions hazardous.<\/p>\n
The closure has disrupted connectivity between Kashmir and the Kargil region, with officials advising commuters to avoid travel until weather conditions improve.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe highway has been closed due to continuous snowfall across the Zojila sector, making the road unsafe for traffic,\u201d an official said.<\/p>\n
Locals in the region said snowfall has intensified since morning across all major points along the route. \u201cIt is snowing everywhere\u2014Minimarg, Drass, Gumri and Zojila. The entire stretch is covered,\u201d a local resident said.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
Heavy snowfall in the upper reaches of north Kashmir\u2019s Bandipora district has led to the closure of the 85-km Bandipora\u2013Gurez road and the Gurez\u2013Tulail route, officials said .<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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