Srinagar Airport cancels all flights due to bad weather, heavy snowfall

Srinagar Airport on Saturday cancelled all flights because of poor weather conditions amid heavy snowfall.

In a post on X, Srinagar airport said, “Due to bad weather conditions, all flights at Srinagar Airport have been cancelled. Passengers are advised to contact their airlines for updates. We regret the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.”

Moderate to heavy snowfall has been recorded across Kashmir since Friday, marking the season's first snowfall in Srinagar city and other plain areas of the valley.

In southern Kashmir, heavy to very heavy snowfall was observed in the plains, while central Kashmir's plains saw moderate snowfall. North Kashmir's plains experienced light to moderate snowfall.

Srinagar received around eight inches of snow, with neighbouring Ganderbal recording approximately seven inches. Sonamarg, a popular tourist destination, also saw about eight inches of snow, according to officials, as reported by PTI.

"The Jammu-Srinagar highway is closed. Clearance work is being hampered due to heavy snowfall in the NAVYUG Tunnel area. Men and machinery are on the job to clear snow from the highway," a traffic police officer told PTI.

He also advised commuters to avoid travel until the weather improves and the road is cleared.

Traffic authorities are not allowing Kashmir-bound vehicles from Nagrota and Udhampur due to the closure of the highway, officials said.

The Mughal Road, which serves as an alternative link to the Kashmir Valley from Poonch district in Jammu region, was also shut due to snow accumulation, officials said.

Similarly, the Sinthan Pass in Kishtwar has also been shut for vehicular traffic due to heavy snowfall.

(With inputs from agencies)