Gulmarg (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], January 25(ANI): Residents and youngsters in Bani village of Kathua district woke as much as a blanket of recent snow on Sunday. The high-altitude areas of the Jammu division witnessed a dip in temperature. The snowfall introduced cheer to the distant village, with children seen enjoying within the snow and celebrating the winter climate. The picturesque transformation of the mountains has drawn guests from throughout the nation, boosting native tourism.
Meanwhile, the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH44) stays closed for the second consecutive day attributable to slippery street situations.
The incessant snowfall for the second consecutive evening on Saturday within the well-known hill resorts of Jammu province – Patnitop, Nathatop, Sanasar & Batote, in addition to Banihal, Gool and different reaches – has paralysed life in these areas.
Due to the blockage of all paths, NH44 and NH244, and the abandoned markets, elusive prospects have compelled some shopkeepers to maintain their retailers closed for the second consecutive day at the moment in Batote market of Ramban district.
The vacationers, particularly the snow buffs who could not attain Patnitop attributable to street blockages, have been seen having fun with the snow, and their youngsters have been enjoying snow video games.
The delight of long-awaited snowfall has additionally introduced disruption to energy and water provides, in addition to floor (visitors) and telecommunications.
The Ramban district administration was caught unprepared to face this surprising heavy snowfall, because the road-clearing machines and the employees of Jammu Power Development Corporation Ltd (JPDCL) and Jal Shakti Vibhag have been discovered to be inadequate.
On the opposite hand, earlier this week The holy shrine of Vaishno Devi Shrine in Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district witnessed the season’s first snowfall on Thursday, overlaying the Trikuta Hills in a pristine white blanket and reworking the pilgrimage route right into a picturesque winter panorama.
Jammu and Kashmir’s picturesque Bhaderwah Valley acquired the season’s first snowfall on Friday morning, after a protracted wait by the residents.
The snowfall remodeled Bhaderwah’s roads and streets right into a white blanket, including to the attraction of the city. Cold climate situations intensified, prompting residents to take mandatory precautions.
Bhaderwah Police and the district administration have issued helpline numbers and suggested individuals to stay cautious, particularly whereas travelling to greater reaches. The hill resort city of Batote in Jammu district additionally skilled heavy snowfall.
The well-known hill resorts of Jammu province-Patnitop, Nathatop, Sanasar and Batote skilled the season’s first snowfall, thereby not solely ending a protracted dry or drought season but in addition bringing cheers to all depending on the tourism business, like hoteliers, taxi drivers, mule or horse house owners, photographers, shopkeepers and distributors close to these vacationer resorts. (ANI)