Mughal Road Closed Due to Fresh Snowfall, Vehicles Rescued in Jammu and Kashmir
Vehicles stranded as Mughal road shut after fresh snowfall, vehicles rescued
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Fresh snowfall has closed the Mughal road, which connects Shopian in south Kashmir to Poonch district in Jammu, leading to many vehicles being stranded. Rescue operations are underway, with police and the Border Roads Organisation responding to the situation. Weather forecasts indicate more rain and thunderstorms in the region.
- 01Mughal road closed due to fresh snowfall near Pir ki Gali.
- 02Many vehicles were stranded but have been rescued by authorities.
- 03Communication in the area is limited due to weather conditions.
- 04Kishtwar-Sinthan-Anantnag road is also closed due to snow accumulation.
- 05Weather forecasts predict more rain and thunderstorms in Jammu and Kashmir.
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On Monday, fresh snowfall closed the Mughal road, which connects Shopian in south Kashmir to Poonch district in Jammu, causing many vehicles to become stranded near Pir ki Gali. Authorities, including police and the Border Roads Organisation, have intervened to rescue those trapped. Communication in the area has been challenging due to the weather. Additionally, the Kishtwar-Sinthan-Anantnag road has also been closed because of snow accumulation. The Jammu and Kashmir traffic department reported that the weather remains mostly cloudy, with light to moderate rain and thundershowers expected. Meteorological director Mukhtar Ahmad has warned of possible thunderstorms, lightning, hailstorms, and gusty winds reaching speeds of 40-50 kilometers per hour in various parts of Kashmir and Jammu.
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The closure of key roads due to snowfall affects transportation and accessibility for residents and travelers in Jammu and Kashmir.
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