Ganderbal, Feb 20: Amid the ongoing snow, transport service was disrupted in Sonamarg due to slippery conditions of roads.
Authorities confirmed to news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that a minor avalanche occurred in Hung Stretch area on Monday without causing any damage.
Authorities restricted vehicular movement beyond Ganganger in Sonmarg and allowed only vehicles equipped with anti-skid chains to travel from Z-Morh tunnel to Sonmarg for the safety of commuters.
The district administration in Ganderbal, meanwhile, mobilized resources to address issues caused by snow. They deployed personnel from various agencies including Police, Tourism, civil administration and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) Gund component to manage the situation effectively.
The Border Roads Organization (BRO) also started snow clearance on Sonamarg road to restore accessibility but an incident resulting in damage to mirrors due to snow cutter machine at Hotel Imperial Resort halted the operation.
Authorities have advised travellers to exercise caution and adhere to advisories issued by local authorities during inclement weather—(KNO)
