Snowfall in Kashmir : Flights on Hold, Trains are Suspended
Snowfall: Train service suspended on Banihal-Baramulla track
Train services along the Banihal-Baramulla track have been temporarily suspended due to heavy snow accumulation and ongoing snowfall, officials said on Saturday.
An official told news agency , that the suspension will remain in effect until at least 1:00 PM today as a precautionary measure.
“A WDM3 locomotive equipped with a snow cutter will be deployed to clear the track as required by the permanent way (pway) department before allowing any train movement,” the official said, adding that a decision on the resumption of services will be taken after assessing the situation.
Snowfall in Kashmir : Flight operations on hold at Srinagar Airport
Final call regarding suspension or resumption of flights to be taken after 10 AM: Director Airport
Flight operations at Srinagar Airport remain on standby due to adverse weather conditions in the region, while the final call regarding the suspension or resumption of flights at Srinagar Airport will be taken after 10 AM on Saturday, officials said.
Speaking exclusively with the news agency that, the Director of Srinagar Airport, Javed Anjum said the decision on the resumption of flights will be taken after 10 AM. Until then, both departures and arrivals are on standby, and travelers have been advised to confirm their flight status before leaving for the airport.
He said that as the weather conditions improve and if they see any improvement, they will take the final call accordingly.
Meanwhile, IndiGo Airlines, addressing the situation on X (formerly Twitter), wrote: “#6ETravelAdvisory: Weather conditions in #Srinagar are showing signs of improvement, and we are gradually resuming flight operations.
“However, as weather can be unpredictable, we recommend checking your flight status before heading to the airport: [https ://www.goindigo.in/check-flight-status.html]. Travelling well-prepared is always a good idea. Wishing you a happy and safe journey!” reads the tweet.
Notably, Friday’s snowfall in Kashmir also disrupted academic schedules, leading to the University of Kashmir and Cluster University postponing all examinations scheduled to be held today.
