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Snow-clearance work started on Zojila Pass

The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) started the snow clearance work on the Zojila Pass along the Srinagar-Leh National Highway on Tuesday after the area witnessed the season’s first snowfall on Monday evening
12:41 AM Nov 13, 2024 IST | Irfan Raina
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Snow-clearance work started on Zojila Pass___File photo
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Ganderbal, Nov 12: The snow clearance work was started on the Zojila Pass along the Srinagar-Leh National Highway which was closed for traffic following snowfall on late Monday evening.

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The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) started the snow clearance work on the Zojila Pass along the Srinagar-Leh National Highway on Tuesday after the area witnessed the season’s first snowfall on Monday evening.

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An official said that the machinery was pressed into action for snow clearance on the Zojilla Pass, which experienced about 3 to 4 inches of snow.

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He said that once the road is cleared of snow, traffic movement will be restored on the highway from the Kargil side.

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The authorities have urged the drivers to take precautions while travelling on the road.

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Meanwhile, Sonamarg tourist destination in Ganderbal district also received a spell of light snowfall which draped the picturesque tourist resort in a white blanket besides a dip in the temperature.

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The Drass area of Kargil also received snowfall of about 3 inches.

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