Jammu and Kashmir experienced much-needed rain and snowfall on Thursday, breaking a prolonged dry spell across the region.
The fresh weather conditions, however, led to traffic disruptions on the Jammu-Srinagar national highway. Snow accumulation near the Navyug tunnel temporarily blocked traffic, while shooting stones added to the challenges faced by commuters.
Traffic resumed on Friday morning, allowing light motor vehicles to pass from both directions. Despite this, several key routes, including the SSG Road, Bhaderwah-Chamba Road, Mughal Road, and Sinthan Road, remain shut due to snow.
Rain began early Thursday and intensified throughout the day. By evening, snowfall had covered parts of south Kashmir and higher reaches of Ramban, Doda, and Kishtwar districts. The snowfall continued into Friday morning in Gulmarg and other high-altitude areas of the Kashmir Valley, before the weather began to clear later in the day.
According to the India Meteorological Department, dry weather is expected to continue until February 24. Another round of rain and snowfall is forecast to begin from February 25.
