Post-snowfall restoration work underway in Kashmir: CM Omar

Srinagar, Jan : Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Monday said post-snowfall restoration work in Kashmir was underway in full swing and being closely monitored.

Kashmir and some areas in the Jammu division recorded moderate to heavy snowfall on Sunday, leading to road closures and snapping of electricity supply in many areas.

“Following the snowfall in J&K on Sunday, particularly in Kashmir, restoration work is in full swing and being closely monitored,” Abdullah posted on microblogging site X.

“The current electricity load being drawn in the Valley is 1200 MW and this will rise as the day progresses. Snow clearance work is proceeding, with priority roads receiving immediate attention,” he said.

The CM said that ministers Sakina Itoo and Javaid Dar, and Advisor to CM Nasir Aslam Wani would travel around the districts to review the situation on the ground.