Bad weather affects flight operations in Srinagar, travellers asked to avoid NH

Srinagar, Jan 5 (IANS) Morning flights to and from Srinagar International airport were cancelled on Wednesday due to poor visibility while travellers have been advised not to undertake journey on the Srinagar-Jammu national highway (NH) due to inclement weather.Officials said eight morning flights to and from Srinagar International airport were cancelled while 2 are delayed due to poor visibility."As soon as the visibility improves, flight operation will be resumed", officials said.Traffic department officials have advised travellers to avoid journey on the Srinagar-Jammu highway because of snowfall and incessant rain along the highway.Light to moderate snow/rain has occurred in J&K and Ladakh during the last 24 hours. MeT department officials have said the weather is likely to remain cloudy and dry on January 6 and 7."January 9 onwards, weather will start improving", the officials said.
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