Ganderbal/Anantnag: Zojila Pass along Srinagar-Kargil road on Monday was closed for traffic movement after fresh snowfall and snow avalanches at various places, which also buried two vehicles.
An official said that two vehicles including a passenger cab were hit by a snow avalanche near Panimath area and soon after a rescue operation was launched by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) and the police.
He said the passengers and drivers were rescued safely.
A BRO official said that it has been snowing at Zojila Pass since today morning and the road has become slippery. He said that several avalanches have occurred at many places blocking the road.
The official said that once the weather shows some improvement the road clearance work would be taken up.
Meanwhile the authorities have also ordered for closure of Sinthan and Margan passes for all sorts of movements to avoid any exigency till May 09.
“In view of predictions by the Meteorological Department for widespread and heavy rains and Snowfall in upper reaches, people of Tehsil Larnoo and outside tourists are advised to refrain from venturing in landslide and shooting stone prone areas,” read an advisory, as reported by GNS.
“Moreover rainfall/thunderstorm/snowfall may lead to disruption of traffic on Sinthan pass and Margan pass roads. People are advised to refrain from travelling on these two roads on 8th and 9th of May 2023.”
