Due to heavy snowfall and poor visibility on Wednesday, more than 20 flights to the Srinagar airport have so far been cancelled and the 300 kms long Jammu–Srinagar highway has also been shut for vehicular traffic.
Heavy snowfall in Kashmir and upper areas of Jammu has paralysed normal life across Jammu and Kashmir. Landslides and shooting stones on the highway have forced the authorities to suspend traffic resulting in hundreds of trucks and other vehicles stranded at various points.
The runway of the Srinagar airport was covered under a thick blanket of snow and the visibility was reduced to about 400 metres. Several flights of Air India, Spicejet, GoAir and other airlines to Jammu, Delhi, Mumbai and various other destinations were so far cancelled.
Heavy snowfall was reported in most areas of Ramban since last night. The District Emergency Operation Centre (DEOC) has been activated. Electric supply in many areas was disrupted due to snow and rain. The Srinagar city recorded heavy snow. Commissioner, Srinagar Municipal Corporation alongwith other officials visited the SMHS Hospital, Kara Nagar, , Rajbagh Batamaloo areas to oversee ongoing snow clearance.