Continuous rainfall across Uttarakhand since Thursday night has led to a sharp drop in temperatures and triggered heavy snowfall in several high-altitude regions, including Gangotri, Badrinath, Kedarnath and Chakrata, on Friday.
The airline said heavy snowfall is expected from early Sunday morning to Monday, which is likely to significantly disrupt flight operations in the region.
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The Srinagar Airport announced on X; "Due to bad weather conditions, all flights at Srinagar Airport have been cancelled. Passengers are advised to contact their airlines for updates. We regret the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding."
Sudden weather turnaround and steep dip in mercury level in Uttarakhand has resulted into to heavy snowfalls at all major tourist areas in the last two days.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an alert for the heavy snowfall on the Kedarnath Dham route.
Disaster Management Authority official Surendra Singh Rawat said: "The trek route to the temple has been blocked for traffic due to rain and heavy snowfall near Bhairav glacier."
The driver and another occupant of the vehicle are believed to have died in the vehicle that was caught in snow on Saturday.
The Lieutenant Governor was chairing a meeting to take stock of the winter management, particularly, snow clearance efforts of administration, with all DCs and SSPs of Kashmir Division, through virtual mode.
Srinagar recorded a low of minus 1.5 degrees Celsius, while it was minus 5 degrees Celsius at Gulmarg.
