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Fresh Snowfall Shuts Key Kashmir Routes: Srinagar–Leh Highway and Bandipora–Gurez Road Closed

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Fresh Snowfall Shuts Key Kashmir Routes: Srinagar–Leh Highway and Bandipora–Gurez Road Closed

Fresh Snowfall Shuts Srinagar–Leh Highway and Bandipora–Gurez Road, Travel Disrupted By: Javid Amin | 25 May 2026 Heavy Snowfall Returns to Kashmir, Disrupting Road Connectivity A fresh spell of snowfall in the higher reaches of Kashmir has once again brought life to a standstill in several mountainous regions, forcing the closure of two strategically important roads—the Srinagar–Leh Highway and the Bandipora–Gurez Road. The sudden weather change has disrupted travel, stranded vehicles, delayed supplies, and pushed temperatures sharply downward across the Valley. Recent weather reports indicate that snowfall in the Zojila…

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Kashmir Braces for Fresh Snow as Nights Stay Unseasonably Warm; Chenab Valley Cut Off Again and Srinagar-Leh NH Closed | Winter Weather Impact

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Kashmir Braces for Fresh Snow as Nights Stay Unseasonably Warm; Chenab Valley Cut Off Again and Srinagar-Leh NH Closed | Winter Weather Impact

Kashmir Braces for Fresh Snowfall as Winter Weather Persists By: Javid Amin | 29 December 2025 Kashmir is once again in the grip of winter weather, with authorities and communities preparing for fresh snowfall across higher reaches of the region. The Meteorological Department’s outlook indicates an approaching weather system capable of delivering snow, especially in upper valleys and mountain zones, even as night-time temperatures remain warmer than typical for deep winter. Officials in Srinagar and other parts of the Union Territory have urged the public to remain cautious and comply…

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Kashmir and Ladakh Winter Weather Alert: Intense Cold, Sub-Zero Temperatures, Year-End Snowfall Forecast | Kashmir Weather 2025–26

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Kashmir and Ladakh Winter Weather Alert: Intense Cold, Sub-Zero Temperatures, Year-End Snowfall Forecast | Kashmir Weather 2025–26

Winter’s Grip Tightens Across Kashmir and Ladakh By: Javid Amin | 26 December 2025 As the winter season reaches its most severe phase, the mountainous regions of Kashmir and Ladakh are grappling with deepening cold and prospects of new snowfall as the year draws to a close. Persistent sub-zero temperatures, weather advisories from the Meteorological Department, and early snowfall patterns are shaping travel, infrastructure, and daily life in these Himalayan landscapes. Locals, authorities, and visitors are all adjusting to a pattern of intensified winter chills that are expected to continue…

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Tragedy on Zojila Pass: Five lives lost in fatal accident

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2 fatal accidents in 3 days claim 10 lives Five persons died after a vehicle they were travelling in met with an accident near Zojila Pass on Srinagar-Leh highway on Thursday afternoon.An official said that a Xylo car on the way from Sonamarg to Kargil rolled down into a deep gorge near Zojila Pass, leading to the death of five persons. Soon after the incident, Police in Sonamarg, SDRF, and a medical team from Public Health Centre Sonamarg rushed to the accident spot and launched the rescue operation. A Police…

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