SRINAGAR, Nov 30: Traffic on the Gurez-Bandipora road has been suspended following fresh snowfall at Razdan Pass, as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of travelers, Officials confirmed.
The suspension comes as weather conditions worsen, with snow accumulation making travel hazardous. Authorities have urged residents and travelers to exercise caution and avoid unnecessary movement in snow-covered areas. Meanwhile, night temperatures across Kashmir rose slightly due to overcast skies. The Meteorological Department (IMD) recorded a minimum temperature of 1°C in Srinagar, up from the previous night’s minus 1°C.
In contrast, Qazigund, Pahalgam, Konibal, Pulwama, and Shopian were the only areas in Kashmir where the minimum temperature fell below freezing. Pahalgam recorded a low of minus 1.5°C, while Gulmarg, a popular ski destination, registered 0.5°C, which is 3.3°C above normal.
The border town of Kupwara saw a minimum temperature of 3.4°C. In Jammu, the minimum temperatures were recorded as 10.7°C in Jammu city, 11.6°C in Katra, 6.5°C in Batote, and 3.1°C in both Banihal and Bhaderwah.
The MeT department has forecasted generally cloudy weather with light rain and snow in higher reaches on Saturday, and similar conditions are expected through December 1. Light rain or snow is anticipated in scattered areas of the higher reaches for the next two days, with dry weather expected between December 4-7.
