Srinagar, Jan 16 (KNS): Fresh spell of Snow fall in Kashmir on Monday, gives respite from the intense cold waves prevailed last week, with notching the night temperature below than the normal.
In Kashmir higher reaches and plains witnessed moderate to low snowfall on Monday. Closing the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway and crippling the normal life in Kashmir , but still people are feeling relaxed as the second snowfall of this season provides break from bitter cold waves, notching the night temperature below than the normal up to minus 7.
Metrological Department Kashmir said that, there has been snowfall in the higher reaches of Kashmir like Gulmarg,
Khilonmarg, Afarwat, Pahalgam and low to moderate snowfall in plains of Valley from the Today, and this trend will continue for some days.
According to the MeT officials the night temperature of Srinagar City was minus 0.9 degrees Celsius one degree above than the normal.
“The weather will remain same for some days and will gradually improve,” MeT dept said.
Meanwhile traffic control room said that there was heavy snowing in
Banihal at Jawahar Tunnel, Patnitop and Kud, whereas massive rainfall
at other places on National Highway till late evening, due to which
the traffic movement was stopped.
“With Heavy snowfall and rains triggering landslides at various places on Srinagar-Jammu national highway, the road will remain closed till
further order,” traffic official said.
Div Com issues Weather advisory:
Meanwhile Divisional Commissioner Kashmir have issued a weather advisory to the all district heads of Kashmir valley and asked them to take all the precautionary measures in their respective districts.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel
Divisional Commissioner, Baseer Ahmad Khan, told KNS that the weather advisory have being sent to the all districts.
“The concerned Deputy Commissioners of Kashmir Division have been asked to take all the precautionary measures in their respective districts.” Khan said
CE R&B visit sound bound south Kashmir:
While on the direction of Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Chief Engineer Rand B Kashmir Ab Hameed Sheikh on Monday visited south Kashmir, to take meeting regarding the snow clearance in the south Kashmir.
The department has set up a control room and appealed to public to contact them on phone no 0194-2311364 in case of emergency and help.
Pulwama
While in Pulwama district administration has taken all the necessary actions to make roads clear.
In Kupwara:
Deputy Commissioner told KNS that that have cleared all the roads till 2 pm and all major to link roads are able to travel. An advisory have been issued for the people of Karnah, Machil and other upper reaches to stay insides homes in view of avalanches.
A control room has been set for public grievances 01955- 253335 and 252280.
KU postpones exams:
Mean while Kashmir University has postponed all examinations scheduled on January 16 and 17th in view of heavy snowfall.
“All Kashmir University examinations scheduled to be held on 16th and 17th January 2017, on Monday and Tuesday are postponed,” said a spokesman. (KNS)