Traffic movement resumed in both directions on the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway (NH-44) on Wednesday, following a brief suspension. Similarly, flight operations at Srinagar International Airport have returned to normal after being halted for a day.
Officials from the traffic department confirmed that passenger vehicles are now allowed to travel from Jammu to Srinagar and vice versa. Authorities have advised travellers to adhere strictly to lane discipline to avoid traffic congestion. They cautioned against overtaking and driving in the wrong lanes, urging the public to follow traffic police instructions and disregard any rumours.
On Tuesday, flight operations from Srinagar International Airport were suspended but resumed on Wednesday without disruption.
The highway, spanning nearly 300 kilometres, had seen numerous vehicles stranded at various points due to its temporary closure.
Meanwhile, the Srinagar-Leh Highway and Mughal Road, which connect the Kashmir Valley to Jammu Division and Ladakh region, remain closed. Heavy snowfall has blocked key mountain passes including Zojila and Pir Ki Gali on these routes.
Other important passes such as Sinthan Pass, linking Anantnag district to Kishtwar, and Razdan Pass, connecting Bandipora to the Gurez border area, also continue to remain shut.
Snow clearance operations are ongoing throughout the valley. However, five officers from the Public Works Department have been suspended for negligence in their duties related to snow removal.
Power supply has been restored in Srinagar city, but many rural areas in Kashmir are still experiencing outages. Electricity department staff are working overtime to repair transmission lines damaged by heavy snowfall and fallen tree branches across remote locations.
The district administration in Ganderbal has issued avalanche warnings for higher altitude areas, advising residents to avoid venturing outdoors during snowstorms and adverse weather conditions.
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