October 16
Upper reaches of Gurez valley in Bandipora district and Karan in Kupwara late last night received season’s first snowfall.
The one feet snow on Sadhna top on Karnah-Kupwara road and few inches of snow on Bandipora-Gurez road have disconnected the snow hit areas in north Kashmir districts.
According to reports one feet snow in Karnah area has shut Karnah-Kupwara road.
“Schools and offices are closed and power and water facilities have been disrupted,” reports said.
Snowfall in Gurez and Dawar areas of Bandipora district has led to closure of Bandipora-Gurez road.
Reports said that Dawar, Tulial and Baktore areas of Gurez witnessed moderate snowfall last night.
“Razdan Pass connecting Gurez Valley with rest of the state has also received moderate snowfall,” they said.