Heavy Snowfall in Kashmir Disrupts Life, Leads to Avalanche Warnings

Gulmarg blanketed in snow as temperatures plunge, affecting flights and road traffic.

Gulmarg, a popular tourist destination in Kashmir, is covered in a thick blanket of snow, with temperatures dropping to as low as -9 degrees Celsius.
Authorities have issued avalanche warnings for hilly and mountainous areas in Kashmir, advising against unnecessary movement for the next 24 hours.
The heavy snowfall has led to the cancellation of all flights from Srinagar airport and affected traffic on the Jammu-Srinagar national highway.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for heavy snowfall in Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Sikkim.
Snowfall in the region has also disrupted life in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, blocking roads and affecting water and power supply.