Ganderbal: Fresh snowfall in the higher reaches of Kashmir, including Zojila Pass, Sonamarg, Minamarg and Gumri, on Wednesday brought a wintry spell to the mountainous areas, while rainfall was recorded in the plains.
The snowfall, in line with the weather forecast issued by the Meteorological Department, covered several high-altitude areas, including the Zojila Pass along the Srinagar-Leh highway.
Despite the fresh snow, vehicular movement on the strategic highway continued without disruption. Vehicles were being allowed to travel from Sonamarg towards Kargil, even as slippery conditions developed on parts of Zojila Pass.
Section Officer Traffic Police Sonamarg, Saad Jaffar, told Kashmir Uzma that traffic movement remained unaffected and vehicles were proceeding towards Kargil from Sonamarg.
He, however, cautioned that light slippery conditions had developed on Zojila Pass due to snowfall.
The continuation of traffic movement despite the fresh snowfall has provided relief to commuters travelling along the vital Srinagar-Leh highway, though motorists need to remain cautious on snow-affected stretches. [KNT]
