Fresh snowfall shuts Kupwara-Karnah road for traffic

Kupwara, Dec 14: Authorities on Tuesday afternoon suspended traffic on Kupwara-Karnah road due to fresh snowfall at Sadhna Top.

According to locals the snowfall started at 11 am this morning at Sadhna Top with main town Tanghdar also witnessing fresh precipitation.

   

As per reports at least seven inches of snow was recorded at main town Tanghdar.

An official confirmed to Greater Kashmir that the traffic on Kupwara-Karnah highway was suspended as a precautionary measure.

“Traffic would be restored tomorrow, if weather permitted,” he further said.

Meanwhile, the fresh snowfall in the district also disrupted normal life.

“Due to accumulation of snow, normal life was badly hit. The vehicles faced lot of hardships while plying on roads due to slippery conditions,” a local told Greater Kashmir.

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