News Topic:Snowfall
J&K
J&K braces for fresh spell of rain and snow
After the season’s first major widespread snowfall, Jammu and Kashmir is set to witness another spell of rain and snow from Monday evening, the MeT said.
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Travel
Fresh snowfall closes Gurez-Bandipora road
Due to the fresh snowfall on Saturday, the Gurez-Bandipora road has been closed again for traffic.
J&K
Kashmir’s higher reaches witness fresh snowfall
The upper parts of the Kashmir Valley, including the popular tourist hubs of Gulmarg and Sonamarg, received fresh snowfall overnight.
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Kashmir
Movement on Gurez-Bandipora road suspended due to snowfall
Authorities on Tuesday are said to have suspended vehicular movement on the Gurez-Bandipora road as a precautionary measure following fresh snowfall.
Kashmir
Bandipora-Gurez road closed for traffic movement in view of poor visibility
Authorities on Sunday evening suspended traffic movement on Bandipora-Gurez road in view of snow wind and poor visibility.
Kashmir
As weather improves, NH444 reopens, flights resume in Valley
The weather in Jammu and Kashmir showed noteworthy improvement from Saturday late evening following heavy snowfall in various parts of the region.
Kashmir
Kashmir’s higher reaches receive fresh snowfall
The upper reaches of Kashmir, including the famous ski resort of Gulmarg, experienced fresh snowfall on Sunday, bringing a picturesque white blanket to the region.
Kashmir
No snowfall expected in Kashmir plains for next 10 days
Despite circulating rumours, independent weather forecaster Kashmir Weather clarified that there is no forecast of snowfall in the plains over the next 10 days.
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