Banihal–Baramulla rail section suspended; Mughal, Sonamarg and Sinthan roads closed
Srinagar, Jan 23: Traffic on the Jammu–Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) was suspended in both directions on Thursday morning following fresh snowfall in and around the Navyug Tunnel, officials said.
The Kashmir Valley witnessed fresh snowfall since late Wednesday night, severely impacting road, rail, and air connectivity. An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that vehicular movement between Jammu and Srinagar was halted after snow accumulation rendered the highway unsafe for travel.
In addition to NH-44, the Mughal Road, Srinagar–Sonamarg–Gumri (SSG) Road, and Sinthan Road were also closed due to fresh snowfall.
Traffic authorities have advised commuters to avoid travel on the affected routes until snow clearance operations are completed and the roads are declared safe. They also urged the public not to pay heed to rumours and to verify the latest road status through official Traffic Police channels.
Meanwhile, at least 17 flights to and from Srinagar Airport were cancelled due to ongoing snowfall and adverse weather conditions, officials said.
Airport authorities reported that more cancellations were likely as snowfall continued to disrupt flight operations. The affected flights included services connecting Srinagar with Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Jammu.
Passengers have been advised to stay in touch with their respective airlines for the latest updates on flight schedules.
Weather conditions are being closely monitored, and further disruptions cannot be ruled out, officials added.
Additionally, rail services on the Banihal–Baramulla section were disrupted after authorities cancelled several passenger trains due to heavy snowfall in parts of Jammu and Kashmir—(KNO)
