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Kashmir sees fresh snowfall in higher reaches; tourist rush triggers traffic snarls

Updated - January 17, 2026 08:33 am IST - Srinagar People cross a snow-covered bridge after fresh snowfall, in Sonamarg, Ganderbal district, Monday, Jan. 12, 2026. | Photo Credit: PTI The tourist resort of Sonamarg and several other higher reaches in Kashmir received fresh snowfall on Friday (January 17, 2026), which is expected to give a boost to the tourism sector in the valley, officials said.

Kashmir sees fresh snowfall in higher reaches; tourist rush triggers traffic snarls

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Key Highlights

  • Sonamarg in central Kashmir's Ganderbal district received fresh moderate snowfall, which continued till the last reports came in, the officials said.
  • This led to traffic jams as many visitors flocked to the resort to enjoy the snow.
  • Numerous vehicles were stranded due to the ongoing snowfall, prompting assistance from police and CRPF personnel, officials added.
  • Other popular areas, such as the upper regions of the famous skiing resort of Gulmarg in north Kashmir's Baramulla district, also received light snowfall.
  • Additional locations, including Gurez and Razdan Top in Bandipora, Sadhna Top in Kupwara, and the Zojila Axis along the Srinagar-Leh national highway, experienced light to moderate snowfall as well.
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