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Heavy Snowfall Blankets Zojila Pass and Minamarg in Kashmir
✍️ Kashmir Life
🗓 29 Oct 2026, 09:33 PM
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Fresh snowfall has covered the high‑altitude Zojila Pass and the hill station of Minamarg in Kashmir, affecting travel and prompting caution among residents.
A fresh bout of snow fell across the Zojila Pass, a strategic high‑altitude route in the Himalayas, and the nearby hill resort of Minamarg in Kashmir. The snowfall, reported early on Thursday, has left the mountain roads blanketed in white, reducing visibility and making travel hazardous.
Local authorities have issued advisories urging motorists to avoid non‑essential trips through the pass until conditions improve. Snow‑clearing crews have been deployed, but the depth of the fresh drifts is expected to slow down clearance efforts.
Residents in Minamarg, a popular tourist spot, reported that the sudden white cover has disrupted daily routines and raised concerns about power supply and road safety. The regional weather department has warned that more snowfall could follow in the coming days.
The heavy snow comes as the region experiences a typical winter pattern, with temperatures dropping sharply at higher elevations. Officials continue to monitor the situation and will update the public on any changes to road status or additional safety measures.
Local authorities have issued advisories urging motorists to avoid non‑essential trips through the pass until conditions improve. Snow‑clearing crews have been deployed, but the depth of the fresh drifts is expected to slow down clearance efforts.
Residents in Minamarg, a popular tourist spot, reported that the sudden white cover has disrupted daily routines and raised concerns about power supply and road safety. The regional weather department has warned that more snowfall could follow in the coming days.
The heavy snow comes as the region experiences a typical winter pattern, with temperatures dropping sharply at higher elevations. Officials continue to monitor the situation and will update the public on any changes to road status or additional safety measures.