Two-way traffic on the Srinagar-Jammu national highway was reinstated on Wednesday, with flight operations at Srinagar International Airport also resuming after a temporary halt. Passenger movement is now permitted in both directions on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44), as confirmed by Traffic Department officials. Commuters are urged to adhere to lane discipline to prevent congestion, avoiding overtaking and wrong lane driving. They are advised to verify road conditions through the traffic police’s official channels to avoid misinformation.
Flight services at Srinagar International Airport recommenced today following a pause on Tuesday. The closure of the Srinagar-Jammu highway had led to numerous vehicles being stranded along the 300-km stretch. Despite the reopening of the Srinagar-Jammu highway, the Srinagar-Leh highway and the Mughal Road remain closed due to heavy snowfall at Zojila Pass and Pir Ki Gali. Additionally, the Sinthan Pass and Razdan Pass, connecting various districts, also remain shut.
Snow clearance operations are actively ongoing in the region, with the Public Works Department suspending five officials for neglecting their snow clearance duties. While electricity has been restored in Srinagar city, rural areas in Kashmir are still grappling with power outages. The Power Development Department’s ground staff is working tirelessly to repair transmission lines damaged by snowfall and falling tree branches.
In Ganderbal district, an avalanche warning has been issued for higher elevations, cautioning residents against unnecessary outdoor activities during snowstorms.
