Excelsior Correspondent
Srinagar, Oct 14: Kashmir was lashed by rains with hills experienced fresh snowfall leading to drop in temperatures with residents pulling out winter clothes from their wardrobes.
The Meteorological Department said there is no large change in the weather until October 17.
The rains and gusty winds started last night in Srinagar and other parts of the Valley. The intermittent rains continued throughout the day in the Valley.
The upper reaches had fresh snowfall leading to the dip in the temperatures.
In view of the weather conditions, the authorities have closed Sinthan-Kishtwar and Margan Roads for traffic movements till weather improves and snow is cleared.
Traffic movement has been suspended on Sinthan-Kishtwar and Margan Roads due to unfavorable weather conditions.
The SDM Kokernag, in an order, suspended the movement of traffic on Sinthan-Kishtwar road.
“In view of the changing weather conditions and due to continuous snowfall at Sinthan Top, it is hereby ordered that Sinthan-Kishtwar and Margan Roads are closed for traffic movement till weather improves,” he said.
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