Ganderbal, Dec 08: Zojila Pass on the Srinagar–Leh road received light snowfall on Monday, with a thin layer of fresh snow settling around the 11,575-ft-high pass. The accumulation led to slippery road conditions, briefly restricting traffic movement.

The upper reaches of the Sonamarg health resort in Ganderbal district also witnessed light snowfall, resulting in a noticeable dip in temperatures.

The snowfall comes amid an ongoing cold wave across the Kashmir Valley, with cloudy skies persisting throughout the day. The fresh spell added to the season’s harsh conditions in higher reaches, particularly along the Zojila axis, which serves as the only surface link between the Valley and Ladakh during winter months.

Officials of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) said teams were deployed e

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