At least five people lost their lives in Jammu, Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir as heavy rain and snowfall lashed here disrupting air, rail, and road traffic. According to Kashmir Media Service, the Srinagar-Jammu Highway, the only road link connecting Kashmir with the rest of the world, has been closed for vehicular movement. The Meteorological Department has predicted more wet weather in the coming days. Since February 25, occupied Jammu and Kashmir has been experiencing continuous rain and snow.

The upper reaches, including tourist destinations like Gulmarg, Sonamarg, and Gurez, received moderate to heavy snowfall, while the plains, including Srinagar, also experienced snowfall. Moderate to heavy rainfall ended a prolonged dry spell in the region. A traffic police official said the Srinagar-Jammu Highway is blocked due to snow accumulation between Ramsoo and Qazigund, along with shooting stones, landslides, and mudslides between Nashri and the Navyug tunnel. Additionally, the Batote-Doda road has been closed due to landslides at Ragi Nallah.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan (INP)