Archive · 28 Jan 2026
Heavy Snowfall Disrupts Travel in J-K
Heavy snowfall in Jammu and Kashmir has caused a lot of problems.
All 58 flights scheduled at Srinagar Airport were cancelled, leaving many tourists stranded.
The main road between Jammu and Srinagar is closed because of snow, and some train services were also affected.
Rescue teams and the army are working hard to help people and clear the roads.
The weather is expected to stay cold with more snow, which might cause more travel problems.
Some brave people, like a doctor, are still going to work to help others, even in the bad weather.
The government has also warned about avalanches in some areas.
Heavy snowfall in Jammu and Kashmir led to the cancellation of all 58 scheduled flights at Srinagar Airport, stranding hundreds of tourists.
The Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) and other major roads were closed due to snow accumulation, disrupting emergency services and military movement.
Rescue and road clearance operations were undertaken by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) and the Army to restore connectivity and evacuate stranded individuals.
The MeT office predicted light to moderate rain or snow across most places, with the possibility of thunder or gusty winds, and light precipitation expected on Wednesday.
Avalanche warnings were issued for eleven districts in Jammu and Kashmir, and a doctor in Shopian braved waist-deep snow to reach the hospital and perform surgeries.
- Who
- Passengers, tourists, airlines, armed forces, rescue teams, and local authorities
- What
- Cancellation of 58 flights, closure of major roads, and disruption of train services
- When
- January 27 (Tuesday)
- Where
- Srinagar International Airport, Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44), and various districts in Jammu and Kashmir
- Why
- Due to heavy snowfall and adverse weather conditions
- Airlines Affected
- IndiGo, Air Akasa, Air India Express, and others
- Number of Flights Cancelled
- 58 (29 inbound and 29 outbound)
- Reason for Cancellation
- Adverse weather conditions and snow accumulation
- Date of Cancellation
- January 27 (Tuesday)
- Road Closures
- Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44), Mughal Road, SSG Road, Sinthan Road, Chatergala Pass, Kandi-Kotranka
- Weather Forecast
- Light to moderate rain or snow, possibility of thunder or gusty winds, light precipitation expected on Wednesday
- Avalanche Warnings
- Issued for eleven districts including Ganderbal, Anantnag, Bandipora, Baramula, Kulgam, Kupwara, Doda, Kishtwar, Poonch, Rajouri, and Ramban
Sources
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IndiGo, Akasa, AI cancel flights due to snow in Srinagar
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Snowfall disrupts air traffic in Kashmir, at least 50 flights cancelled at Srinagar airport
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