The Jammu-Srinagar National Highway is temporarily closed due to a landslide, while severe weather affects the region with snow and rainfall. The Border Roads Organisation commenced construction on a tunnel in Bhimber Gali. Prime Minister Modi recently inaugurated the Sonamarg tunnel, aimed at boosting connectivity and tourism in Jammu, Kashmir, and Ladakh.
The Kashmir Valley witnessed a drop in temperature due to recent rainfall, accentuating the cold conditions with the mercury level at five degrees Celsius. Tourists are enjoying the snowfall and chilly weather, especially in spots like Gulmarg and Dal Lake, while the IMD has issued an orange alert for thunderstorms and significant rainfall.