Kupwara’s remote areas cut off after snowfall

Kupwara, Jan 29: The higher reaches of Kupwara have become inaccessible following heavy snowfall as the authorities suspended traffic movement as a precautionary measure, officials said Monday.

According to an official of the district administration, several areas in the frontier district including Z-Gali in Machil, Ferkhian Top in Keran, and Sadna Top witnessed significant snow accumulation of 7 to 8 inches.

In response to the adverse weather conditions, the district administration has decided to suspend vehicular movement on all roads leading to these areas.

The snowfall has rendered the roads leading to the upper reaches dangerously slippery, necessitating the suspension of traffic for the safety of commuters.

The officials emphasised that traffic would be restored only after an improvement in the weather conditions, ensuring safer travel conditions for all.

In addition to the snowfall in the upper reaches, several other areas like Budnamal, Kumkadi, Bangus Valley, and Pothwari have also experienced snowfall, accompanied by heavy rainfall in the plain areas of the district.

As a precautionary measure, the district administration has advised residents living in the upper reaches to refrain from unnecessary outdoor activities until the weather conditions stabilise.