SNOW CLEARANCE OPERATIONS
From Tawang to Bumla: Border Roads Organisation Project VARTAK marks 66th raising day
Border Roads Organisation's Project VARTAK celebrated its 66th Raising Day, marking over six decades of vital infrastructure development in India's Northeast. Originally Project Tusker, it was the first BRO project to begin road construction and remains crucial for connectivity in challenging, strategic border regions.
J&K weather: Heavy snowfall shuts Bandipora-Gurez road for vehicles
Fresh snowfall has led to the closure of the Bandipora-Gurez road in Jammu and Kashmir. Meanwhile, the Sanasar Valley is experiencing a surge in tourist arrivals as spring begins. Local businesses are preparing for a busy season. The Tulip garden is a major attraction. Visitors are enjoying various outdoor activities in Sanasar.
Munich Airport apologises after snow disruption leaves 600 passengers stranded overnight
Munich Airport has apologized after heavy snowfall on February 19-20, 2026, disrupted operations. Around 600 passengers on six aircraft were unable to depart. Severe weather conditions led to longer de-icing times and runway closures. This caused affected flights to miss a 1 a.m. deadline. Passengers received care onboard aircraft. Airport is working on process improvements.
Sonmarg avalanche caught on camera: Watch how a massive wave of white snow swallowed houses in Kashmir in seconds
Sonmarg Avalanche News Today: An avalanche struck Sonamarg tourist resort late Tuesday night, captured on CCTV, but no casualties or damage were reported. This occurred after authorities issued a high-danger avalanche warning due to heavy snowfall across Kashmir, leading to flight cancellations, highway closures, and stranded tourists.
Fresh snowfall in Kashmir; Srinagar-Jammu highway closed for traffic
Kashmir experienced fresh snowfall, blanketing the valley in white. This led to the closure of the Srinagar-Jammu national highway and significant disruption to flight operations at Srinagar airport. Rail services were also affected. Tourist destinations transformed into winter wonderlands. Authorities have issued avalanche warnings for several districts. Light to moderate rain or snow is expected to continue.
Switzerland in Kashmir? Viral video of Vande Bharat gliding through picturesque Banihal Valley leaves netizens awestruck
A viral video showing the Vande Bharat Express traversing the snow-covered Banihal Valley and Tunnel in Jammu and Kashmir has left netizens awestruck and they have compared it with Switzerland. The video was shared on X by Sajjad Shaheen, MLA from Banihal in Jammu and Kashmir and it has gone viral online.
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Fresh snowfall in Kashmir; Srinagar-Jammu national highway partially restored
The Srinagar-Jammu National Highway has been partially reopened after two days of closure due to heavy snowfall. Stranded vehicles are being cleared. Fresh snowfall in Kashmir, including Srinagar, had hampered snow clearance efforts. Flight and train services at Srinagar airport are operating normally. Hundreds of vehicles were stranded on the highway since Friday.
Dense fog envelops Delhi, as cold conditions prevail
Dense fog and cold winds affected visibility in Delhi, with temperatures dropping to 10°C. The IMD forecasts dense fog in regions including Punjab and Haryana and predicts rain on February 3. Delhi's air quality was rated 'very poor' with AQI 340. The government and NGOs are providing shelters and warm clothing to residents amid harsh cold conditions.
Normalcy returns in Kashmir after snow-led disruptions; Haryana, Rajasthan continue to shiver
Normalcy is returning to Kashmir as flight operations resume and roads clear after season’s heaviest snowfall. Cold conditions persist in Punjab and Haryana, with Himachal experiencing more snowfall. Despite disruptions, efforts to restore connectivity and services are effective, with vehicular traffic resuming on key routes.
Kashmir University postpones exams scheduled for tomorrow due to snow
Kashmir University postponed Monday exams due to bad weather after the Valley's heaviest snowfall this season disrupted normal life. The announcement said new dates will be notified. Heavy snowfall blocked roads and affected power and water supplies, especially in South Kashmir, impacting crucial services while clearance operations continue in remote regions.
J&K CM Omar Abdullah visits Ganderbal to assess situation after snowfall
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah made an unannounced visit to Ganderbal to review the post-snowfall situation, focusing on healthcare facilities and essential services. He emphasized speeding up snow-clearance and restoring power and water supply, ensuring minimal hardships for residents. Abdullah chaired meetings with district officials to coordinate relief efforts.
Heavy snowfall disrupts life in Kashmir; Flights, rail services suspended, Jammu-Srinagar highway closed
Heavy snowfall across Kashmir disrupted life on Saturday, halting flight and railway operations, and closing the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway. Srinagar received eight inches of snow, with significant snowfall in other areas. Snow clearance operations and restoration of power supply are ongoing. Kashmir University postponed exams due to the weather.
Sikkim-Trishakti Sappers, BRO launch massive joint snow clearing operation
Troops of Trishakti Corps routinely rescues tourists stranded due to sudden snow fall. On 11 & 15 Mar, major rescue missions were conducted by Trishakti Corps in East Sikkim under “Operation Himrahat”, wherein, 1400 tourists stranded due to sudden snow fall were rescued to safety. As part of the ongoing operations, the Trishakti Sappers undertake the arduous and daunting task of snow clearance that involves manoeuvring through some of the highest passes in hostile terrain and sub-zero temperatures.
Border Roads Organisation reopens strategic Zojila pass
The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) reopened the strategic Zojila Pass on Thursday, which acts as a gateway between union territories of Ladakh and Jammu and Kashmir. The pass, located at an altitude of 11,650 feet in the greater Himalayan range, was closed for traffic on January 7. Various mountain passes in high-altitude regions are closed every year due to heavy snowfall, but the BRO was able to keep the pass open for only 68 days this year.
LG RK Mathur chairs meeting to finalise alignment of five tunnels in Ladakh
Ladakh Lt Governor RK Mathur emphasised that the all-weather tunnels should be operational throughout the year. He also inquired about the involvement of civil and mechanical works in reducing operations and maintenance works such as clearance of snow, the spokesperson said.
BRO re-opens Manali-Sarchu road
The road remains closed for over 160-180 days in a year during the winters
230- km Kargil-Zanskar highway to become all-weather road as NHIDCL begins work
This was revealed at a high-level meeting chaired by Ajeet Kumar Sahu, commissioner secretary (road and buildings department), to review the progress regarding the corridor clearance for the ongoing project of up-gradation and widening of the national highway 301 - Kargil-Zanskar road.
Arunachal Pradesh's Sela Tunnel to 'Bolster national Security'
In 2019, PM Modi had laid the foundation stone of the Sela Tunnel project to provide all-weather connectivity to Tawang through the Balipara-Charduar-Tawang Road. The breakthrough blast of the main tube of the tunnel marks the end of its excavation. Work on the 980m-long second tunnel of the project has already crossed the 700m mark.
BRO continues snow clearing operations to facilitate troop movement in Ladakh
Project Himank of the BRO is undertaking winter snow clearance work on strategically important roads axis and prominent mountain passes which include Chang La, Warila, Marshimikla, Kajukondla, Kassangla, Umling La, and Darbuka-Shyok-Daulat Beg Oldie road.
Flights remain grounded in Kashmir valley, over dozen flights cancelled
They said while the snow clearance operations were in full swing, the runway was not available for flight operations due to continuous heavy snow and low visibility.
Air, road links with Kashmir Valley cut off for second day
"The Jammu-Srinagar National Highway is closed due to accumulation of snow at many places, especially around Jawahar Tunnel," an official of the traffic control department said.
Kashmir remains cut off from rest of the country as heavy snowfall continues
The arterial Srinagar-Jammu National Highway remained closed for the second consecutive day as the road has been blocked by snowfall and landslides at some places on the other side of Pir Panjal mountain range, an official said here.
Manali-Leh National Highway opened for vehicular traffic
Gen Mittal also inspected the road from Manali to Sarchu and praised the 38 BRTF, for accomplishing the Herculean task in record time.
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