Air services to Kashmir restored

Srinagar: Air traffic to Kashmir was restored on Tuesday, a day after snowfall snapped connectivity to the Valley, officials said.

Air connectivity to and from the Valley was restored on Tuesday morning after the weather improved. Flight operations resumed as the weather stayed dry and the visibility improved, they said.

The Srinagar-Jammu National Highway, however, remains closed due to snow accumulation and landslides at several places along the stretch, the officials added.

Moderate to heavy snowfall on Monday, the final day of ‘Chilla-i-Kalan’ -- the harshest winter period in the region -- disrupted daily life in Kashmir.

The snowfall continued across Kashmir till late evening. Some areas, especially in the higher reaches, received snow during the night as well.

The Met department has predicted cloudy weather till Wednesday, after which it is likely to remain mostly dry till Saturday.