Air Traffic Disrupted: Snowfall Grounds 80% of Flights at Srinagar Airport

Remaining flights on standby likely to face cancellations due to low visibility: Airport Director

Srinagar, Dec 27 (KNO): Flight operations at Srinagar airport have been severely impacted, with 80% of flights cancelled and the remaining 10% placed on standby, likely facing cancellation as well, officials said.

Speaking to news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), Srinagar Airport Director Javed Anjum confirmed that the ongoing snowfall has resulted in mass cancellations, with visibility remaining too low to permit landings despite a clear runway.

“The snowfall has led to the cancellation of about 80% of flights. The remaining 10% are on standby and are also likely to be cancelled as visibility continues to remain low,” Anjum said.

He noted that flights operated by airlines such as Indigo, SpiceJet, and GoAir are among those cancelled.

Anjum added that if weather conditions improve later in the day, there is a possibility for the remaining flights to resume, but this will entirely depend on improved visibility—(KNO)

2-yr-old girl dies of suffocation, 3 of a family hospitalized in Kulgam

Kulgam, Dec 28 (KNO): A minor girl lost her life while three other members of a family were hospitalized due to suffocation caused by a charcoal firepot used for heating at Ves Batapora area of Kulgam district, officials said.

An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that a nomadic family from Ramban, currently residing as tenants in Ves Batapora village of Kulgam, suffered suffocation during the night due to a charcoal firepot.

The family, comprising five members, was shifted to PHC Mohammadpora by police, health teams, and local administration.

However, a two-year-old girl identified as Aadita Jan, daughter of Nissar Ahmad from Ramban, was declared brought dead at PHC Mohammadpora.

The condition of the three other members of a family is reported to be stable, officials added—(KNO)

Snowfall disrupts normal life across Kashmir; MET predicts more Rain Snow across J&K till this afternoon

Heavy Snowfall reported in South Kashmir; KU, CUS postpone exams scheduled today; IGNOUE exams as per schedule; Jammu-Srinagar NH, Mughal Road, Baderwah-Chamba road blocked; Train service suspended; Flight operations at Srinagar Airport Put on Hold, says Director Airport

Srinagar, 28 Dec (JKNS): As Snowfall continues across Kashmir valley on saturday normal life remains disrupted, while heavy snowfall is being reported across South Kashmir.

An official from the meteorological department told news agency JKNS that Rains and snowfall is expected to continue till this afternoon.

Reports said that heavy snowfall was reported in South Kashmir where 2.5 Feet has been reported from DH pora Kulgam, 1.5 feet in Main town Anantnag, 2 feet reported in Main town Kulgam, 2 feet reported in Qazigund, 1.7 feet in Khudwani, 1.5 feet in main town Shopian, 1.6 feet in Hakura Anantnag, 1.8 feet in Achabal, 1 feet Pampore, 1.5 feet Bejbehara, 1.5 feet in Sallar

Meanwhile, Kashmir University and Cluster University Srinagar postponed all exams scheduled today.

KU Assistant Controller exams in a notification as per JKNS said, In view of the inclement weather condition, all examinations of University of Kashmir scheduled to be held on 28.12.2024 stand postponed.
It further stated that, fresh dates for the postponed papers shall be notified separately, it reads.

In a seperate notification issued by Controller Examinations, Cluster University Srinagar reads, all the examinations of Cluster University Srinagar scheduled on 28-12-2024 are hereby postponed due to inclement weather conditions. Fresh dates for postponed papers shall be notified separately, it reads.

However, an official from IGNOUE told JKNS that exams scheduled for today are as per per schedule, because exams through IGNOU are being conducted across the country, of which postponed is not possible, he said.

An official from Traffic department told news agency JKNS that, Jammu-Srinagar NHW is blocked due to snow accumulation around the NAVYUG Tunnel. Morever, Mughal road/Sinthan road/Sonamarg-Kargil road/ Bhaderwah-Chamba Road are also blocked due to snow accumulation. Commuters are advised to avoid journeys till the weather improves and road is clear, he said.

An official told news agency JKNS that the suspension, a precautionary measure, is expected to last until at least till Saturday afternoon. To address the situation, he said that a WDM3 locomotive fitted with a snow cutter will be deployed to clear the tracks under the guidance of the permanent way (pway) department. He added that train operations would resume only after assessing track conditions.

Director Srinagar Airport told JKNS that flight operations at Srinagar Airport has been put on hold, we are monitoring weather conditions and if needed will take decision on suspension of operation after 10am, he said. (JKNS)

Snowfall disrupts normal life acroos Kashmir; MET predicts more Rain Snow across J&K till this afternoon

Heavy Snowfall reported in South Kashmir; KU, CUS postpone exams scheduled today; IGNOUE exams as per schedule; Jammu-Srinagar NH, Mughal Road, Baderwah-Chamba road blocked; Train service suspended; Flight operations at Srinagar Airport Put on Hold, says Director Airport

Srinagar, 28 Dec (JKNS): As Snowfall continues across Kashmir valley on saturday normal life remains disrupted, while heavy snowfall is being reported across South Kashmir.

An official from the meteorological department told news agency JKNS that Rains and snowfall is expected to continue till this afternoon.

Reports said that heavy snowfall was reported in South Kashmir where 2.5 Feet has been reported from DH pora Kulgam, 1.5 feet in Main town Anantnag, 2 feet reported in Main town Kulgam, 2 feet reported in Qazigund, 1.7 feet in Khudwani, 1.5 feet in main town Shopian, 1.6 feet in Hakura Anantnag, 1.8 feet in Achabal, 1 feet Pampore, 1.5 feet Bejbehara, 1.5 feet in Sallar

Meanwhile, Kashmir University and Cluster University Srinagar postponed all exams scheduled today.

KU Assistant Controller exams in a notification as per JKNS said, In view of the inclement weather condition, all examinations of University of Kashmir scheduled to be held on 28.12.2024 stand postponed.
It further stated that, fresh dates for the postponed papers shall be notified separately, it reads.

In a seperate notification issued by Controller Examinations, Cluster University Srinagar reads, all the examinations of Cluster University Srinagar scheduled on 28-12-2024 are hereby postponed due to inclement weather conditions. Fresh dates for postponed papers shall be notified separately, it reads.

However, an official from IGNOUE told JKNS that exams scheduled for today are as per per schedule, because exams through IGNOUE are being conducted acroos the country, of which postponed is not possible, he said.

An official from Traffic department told news agency JKNS that, Jammu-Srinagar NHW is blocked due to snow accumulation around the NAVYUG Tunnel. Morever, Mughal road/Sinthan road/Sonamarg-Kargil road/ Bhaderwah-Chamba Road are also blocked due to snow accumulation. Commuters are advised to avoid journeys till the weather improves and road is clear, he said.

An official told news agency JKNS that the suspension, a precautionary measure, is expected to last until at least till Saturday afternoon. To address the situation, he said that a WDM3 locomotive fitted with a snow cutter will be deployed to clear the tracks under the guidance of the permanent way (pway) department. He added that train operations would resume only after assessing track conditions.

Director Srinagar Airport told JKNS that flight operations at Srinagar Airport has been put on hold, we are monitoring weather conditions and if needed will take decision on suspension of operation after 10am, he said. (JKNS)

Snowfall: Train service suspended on Banihal-Baramulla track

Srinagar, Dec 28 (KNO): Train services along the Banihal-Baramulla track have been temporarily suspended due to heavy snow accumulation and ongoing snowfall, officials said on Saturday.

An official told news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that the suspension will remain in effect until at least 1:00 PM today a precautionary measure.

“A WDM3 locomotive equipped with a snow cutter will be deployed to clear the track as required by the permanent way (pway) department before allowing any train movement,” the official said, adding that a decision on the resumption of services will be taken after assessing the situation—(KNO)

Cluster University Srinagar Postpones Examinations Scheduled for December 28, 2024

Srinagar, December 27, 2024: In light of the inclement weather conditions prevailing in the region, Cluster University Srinagar has announced the postponement of all examinations scheduled for Saturday, December 28, 2024.

The university administration has assured students that the decision was made to ensure their safety and convenience amid the adverse weather. Students are advised not to attempt traveling to examination centers during these challenging conditions.

A university spokesperson confirmed that the revised dates for the postponed examinations will be communicated to the students in due course. “Fresh dates for the affected papers will be notified separately. Students are requested to regularly check the official university website and other communication channels for updates,” the statement read.

The region has been experiencing harsh weather, including heavy snowfall and subzero temperatures, disrupting daily life and transportation services. Educational institutions across the Kashmir Valley have been impacted, leading to similar postponements by other universities and schools.

Snowfall likely to continue for next 10-12 hours over most places of South Kashmir and some places of central and North Kashmir: Independent Weatherman Aadil

As per various weather models the ongoing snowfall is likely to persist for the coming 10-12 hours over Kashmir valley particularly south Kashmir.

However snowfall will not be continuous throughout this period, sometimes the intensity may reduce or small breaks is also possible for next 12 hrs.

For next 12hrs , Higher reaches of Kashmir particularly south Kashmir and pir panjal range including Sinthan top , margan top , peer ki Gali, higher reaches of Anantnag, Kulgam and Ganderbal may receive significant snowfall accumulations ranging between 15 inches and 2 feet .

Major improvement in weather is expected from tomorrow morning onwards across the Jammu and Kashmir.