Overview

• Heavy rainfall over the past 24 hours has caused waterlogging in low-lying areas of the Kashmir Valley, disrupting daily life.
• Fresh snowfall in higher reaches, including Tulail, Gurez, and Sinthan Top, has led to the closure of key roads such as the Bandipora-Gurez Road and Mughal Road.
• Authorities in Bandipora have suspended classes for students up to Class VIII in Tulail and up to Class V in Gurez as a precautionary measure.
• Hailstorms during nighttime thunderstorms have damaged orchard produce, prompting warnings to farmers to halt operations until April 20.
• The Meteorological Department forecasts light to moderate rain and gusty winds through April 20, with a risk of landslides in vulnerable areas.