Snowfall Blankets Kargil, Schools Closed for 3 Days

Snowfall Blankets Kargil, Schools Closed for 3 Days

Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Snowfall for the second consecutive day on Sunday in Ladakh and adjoining areas has affected normal life in Kargil, officials said, as authorities announced closure of all schools for next three days owing to inclement weather. India News | Snowfall Blankets Kargil, Schools Closed for 3 Days.

Heavy late-April snowfall disrupts normal life in Kargil, India

In Ladakh, heavy snowfall has severely disrupted normal life in Kargil. The rare late-April snowfall has caused widespread damage to trees, properties, and power infrastructure across the district. Power supply has been hit in many areas, and the Electric Distribution Division PDD Kargil is working tirelessly to restore services despite the difficult conditions. The Meteorological Department has issued a red alert warning of avalanches and flash…

What caused unseasonal snowfall in Kargil?

Snow blanketed Kargil on the morning of April 19. Villagers stepped out expecting the usual spring chill. Instead, they saw orchards destroyed. Apricot trees, once blooming with fresh blossoms, had snapped under the weight of late-season snow. Farmers stood in silence, staring at the damage. For many, this was not just bad weather. It was a personal loss. Hardass, Chanigund, Karkitchoo, and Badgam were among the worst-hit villages. Farmers here …

Ladakh Reels Under Unseasonal Snowfall Disruption THE NEW INDIAN

SRINAGAR: A sudden and intense snowfall blanketed large parts of Ladakh on Sunday, plunging daily life into disarray—particularly in Kargil district—at a time when the region was celebrating the vibrant apricot blossom season.   𝐖𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭/𝐖𝐀𝐑𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐋𝐀𝐃𝐀𝐊𝐇 IMD issued Weather Warning for #Ladakh Current widespread rain/snow across Ladakh likely to continue for nxt 24hrs. Gradual decrease in rain/snow likely from l…

Schools in Kashmir valley to remain closed today amid heavy rains

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir government on Sunday directed closure of all schools in the valley on Monday in view of heavy rain, an official said. “In light of the continuing severe weather conditions and forecasts, it has been decided that classwork in all schools of the valley shall remain suspended for one day on April 21,” Education Minister Sakina Ittoo said in a post on X. She said the decision has been taken as a precautionary step. “This …

Unseasonal snowfall disrupts normal life in Ladakh

Kargil, Apr 20: Ladakh witnessed heavy snowfall on Sunday, throwing normal life out of gear across the region, particularly in Kargil district. The unseasonal snowfall and intermittent heavy rains have caused considerable damage to the horticulture sector, disrupted power and road connectivity, and triggered landslides on key highways, officials said. The Meteorological Department had earlier issued a red alert for the region, warning of intense…