More Snow, Rain Expected in Jammu Kashmir Till March 3: MeT

Jammu and Kashmir: Several areas of Jammu and Kashmir received heavy snowfall on Friday morning, with highways and mountains buried under thick layers of snow. 

The snowfall has interrupted the flow of traffic across the region as the Srinagar-Jammu national highway has been closed due to heavy snowfall near Qazigund and Banihal. Landslides were also reported at several places from Banihal to Ramban.

Another key road, the Srinagar-Ladakh national highway, has also been closed due to heavy snowfall at Zojila Pass.

Director MeT, Dr Mukhtar Ahmad said, “There is a forecast of light rain and snow at isolated to scattered places until March 2, while light to moderate rain and snow is expected at many places on March 3.”

Visuals show roads, mountains, trees, and entire towns laden with thick snow. Many regions, including Rajouri, Doda, and Bhalesa districts, received snowfall, resulting in a sharp drop in temperatures. Anantnag also received heavy snowfall.