Snowfall in Kashmir

Most parts of the Kashmir Valley, including Srinagar, received fresh snowfall on Friday, leading to closure of the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway. The snowfall began late Thursday evening and by Friday morning, the entire Valley had turned white. However, the snowfall has led to closure of the 294-km Jammu-Srinagar National Highway, the only road link between Kashmir and rest of the country. "Efforts are being made by Chief Engineer, Project Beacon, to clear the snow and re-open the road, if weather improves," coordinator of Natural Disaster Management Cell Aamir