Chenab Valley receives first snowfall of the season; covered under snow blanket

Bhadarwah, Jan 16: Life went out of the gear as whole Chenab Valley again experienced fresh snowfall on Monday.


According to reports, Bhadarwah, Banihal, Kishtwar, Gandoh and other higher reaches received heavy snowfall, while Doda town, Ramban and Thathri received season’s first snowfall after several years of dryness.

Higher reaches of Chenab valley are experiencing heavy snowfall, due to which NH1A, NH1B and all the major link roads of District Doda, Kishtwar and Ramban have been closed for traffic movement. People are also facing problem due to non availability of potable water and electricity in most of the areas as power supply was snapped early in the morning at Bhaderwah, Gandoh and Banihal.

Dy. S.P Traffic NH1B, Aftab Ahmed said that in view of accumulation of 2ft snow and continuous heavy snowfall at Patnitop authorities had stopped movement of all vehicles on the highway on temporary basis.

"We have also closed all the major link roads of District Doda and Kishtwar as till 10 am, Bhadarwah, Kishtwar, Gandoh, Doda and Goha have recorded 2ft, 1.2ft, 1.5ft, 4 inches, 1.5ft of snow respectively. Since early morning we have not allowed any vehicles to move from their respective places," Officer added saying that commuters should consult our control rooms before planning their journey.