SRINAGAR: Fresh snowfall across the Kashmir Valley on Tuesday caused major disruption to road, rail and air connectivity, with the national highway shut and several flights cancelled at Srinagar airport, officials said.
An official said the Srinagar–Jammu National Highway was closed to traffic following snowfall in and around the Navyug Tunnel. “Vehicular movement has been suspended from both the Jammu and Srinagar sides,” he said.
He added that the Mughal Road, Srinagar–Sonamarg–Gumri Road and Sinthan Road have also been closed due to adverse weather conditions.
Rail services were partially affected, with two passenger trains cancelled because of snowfall. The Banihal–Budgam train service was also suspended, officials said.
Air traffic was hit as well, with 25 flights cancelled at Srinagar airport owing to poor visibility caused by fresh snowfall. Authorities have advised commuters to avoid unnecessary travel until weather conditions improve.
Passengers have been urged to stay in contact with their respective airlines and follow only official traffic advisories for the latest updates.
