Kashmir Life Desk

Srinagar

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An early morning snowfall paralyzed the commute in and around Srinagar city Friday.

While it is still snowing, motorists were challenged by impassable and slippery roads, slowing down the system.

Slippery roads have also led to massive traffic congestions in many parts of the Srinagar city.

Reports said that the gridlocks have caused immense problems to patients and ambulances.

Meanwhile, all flights to and from Srinagar airport have been cancelled due to snow on the runway.

Overnight rain and snowfall has toppled electric poles at many places thus disrupting the electricity.

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Traffic on Srinagar Jammu highway has also been cancelled due to accumulation of snow near the Jawahar Tunnel. Inter-district traffic has also been affected due to heavy snowfall.

More than 600 vehicles are stranded in Ramban, DSP traffic Safdar Samoon told Kashmir Life.

Reports from northern part of Kashmir’s Uri said that the incessant snowfall has led to the cancellation of cross LoC-trade for the day.

“Thirty five trucks laden with goods were ready to LoC today. However, after heavy snowfall near Kaman post, the crossing point, has halted the trade for the day,” they said.

Similar reports of light to heavy snowfall were reported from all the major district headquarters of the valley.

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The road to tourist resort Sonamarg has been closed much to the chagrin of visitors who wanted to enjoy the first snowfall of the season.

Sonamarg and its adjoining areas have been receiving the season’s fresh snowfall since Wednesday.

However the road leading to this famous health resort has been closed due to slippery road conditions and chances of slides along the route.

Reports said that about 3ft snow has accumulated at the health resort.

The administration has not yet activated snow clearance apparatus, which has resulted in many areas getting cut off.

Meanwhile, weathermen have predicted more snow possibly for another couple of days.

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