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Zoji La Pass - Jammu & Kashmir: Zoji La, linking Srinagar to Ladakh, is one of India’s most treacherous mountain passes, with narrow hairpin bends carved into steep cliffs and frequent landslides. Heavy snowfall and avalanches often block the route in winter, making it accessible only a few months a year. The road demands respect, and careful driving, even in summer.
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CNBC TV18•28-01-2026, 00:03

Kashmir paralyzed by heavy snowfall: Flights cancelled, highway shut, rescue operations underway

  • •Heavy snowfall in Kashmir led to the closure of the Jammu-Srinagar highway and cancellation of all 58 flights at Srinagar airport, stranding hundreds.
  • •Emergency services and military movement were disrupted, while rescue and road clearing operations were initiated across the region.
  • •Avalanche warnings were issued for eleven districts in Jammu and Kashmir by JKUTDMA due to the severe weather conditions.
  • •Dr. Basharat Pandit, a gynecologist in Shopian, braved waist-deep snow and rode an excavator to reach the hospital for his patients.
  • •BRO rescued 60 people, including 40 Rashtriya Rifles soldiers, stranded at Chatergala Pass and restored strategic roads in Rajouri district.

Why It Matters: Heavy snowfall brought Kashmir to a standstill, disrupting travel and essential services, but also highlighted heroic rescue efforts.

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