Bandipora, Mar 29: Authorities have suspended vehicular movement along the 85-km Bandipora-Gurez road following fresh snowfall in the higher reaches of the district, including Gurez and Tulail, as a precautionary measure.
Officials said the decision was taken to ensure the safety of commuters amid continuous snowfall, which has affected road conditions in the region.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast widespread light to moderate rain and snowfall across Jammu, Kashmir and adjoining regions from March 28 to 31. It has also warned of isolated heavy snowfall in parts of the Kashmir Valley on March 30.
Meanwhile, temperature variations were recorded across the Union Territory a day earlier. Kathua registered the highest maximum temperature at 30.4°C, while Gulmarg remained the coldest among major tourist destinations with a maximum of 13.0°C and a minimum of 3.5°C.
Pahalgam recorded the lowest minimum temperature at 2.8°C. Katra witnessed a notable rise in temperature by 5.6°C, while slight drops were observed in Gulmarg, Jammu and Bhaderwah.
Authorities have advised travellers to stay updated with weather advisories and avoid unnecessary movement in snowbound areas.
