Anantnag, Jammu And Kashmir: At least 2,000 vehicles were stuck at Qazigund town in Jammu and Kashmir’s Anantnag following the valley’s first snowfall of the season on Friday, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said. CM Abdullah mentioned that he has spoken with the Deputy Commissioner of Anantnag about the current situation, adding that heavy vehicles are being allowed to move & efforts are on to clear the rest of the stranded vehicles.

Meanwhile, Police in Jammu and Kashmir’s Anantnag have deployed special assistance teams to provide immediate aid to vehicles affected by slippery roads and heavy snowfall. According to an official release, these teams have been deployed at key points throughout the district to provide timely relief and ensure the safety of commuters facing challenges due to adverse weather conditions.

“Special assistance teams have been deployed at key points throughout the district. These teams are equipped to provide immediate aid to vehicles and commuters impacted by slippery roads and heavy snowfall,” the release said.

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In a post on X on Friday night, CM Omar Abdullah said, “Just spoke to DC Anantnag about the current situation of the road between Qazigund & the tunnel. The icy conditions have caused traffic to back up. The stranded vehicles, in both directions, are slowly moving & where necessary being assisted.”

He added that DC was on the spot with his team. “I’ve instructed him to ensure that vehicles with families & children must be given priority.” CM Omar Abdullah traveled from Jammu to Srinagar on Friday.

Sharing updates on the aftermath of the snowfall, Omar Abdullah said, “It snowed continuously from Banihal to Srinagar. The conditions were quite treacherous. I understand there are around 2000 vehicles stuck between the tunnel & Qazigund. My office has been in touch with the administration in South Kashmir. While snow clearance has been done the road is very icy.”

The picturesque city of Srinagar, known for its serene landscapes and scenic beauty welcomed the winter season with its first snowfall of the year on Friday.

The Baramulla district in the union territory also received a fresh spell of snowfall on Friday.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast isolated light rain and snowfall in Jammu and Kashmir until December 30.

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