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Srinagar, Jan 5: Continued snow buildup has shut down airports in Srinagar as no flight has been able to land or take off in the Kashmir Valley today.
Because of continued snow and the possibility of more news on the way, the Srinagar Airport authorities it has decided not to allow any flights to land in the airport fearing for the lives of passengers and the airport employees The forum has got its name from the same airport where the authorities due to heavy and continued snow and bad visibility have decided to cancel all the flight operations in order to save the lives of the passengers and airport employees.
The airport which has been experiencing many havoc this winter season has been unable to yield normal operations due to frozen precipitations in form of snow and extremely low temperatures.
As more snow builds up at the airport the authorities have urged the public to contact individual airlines for any changes in flight timings.
Effects of Snow on Daily Activities in Srinagar
The intensity of snow has not only caused closure of the Srinagar Airport but also impacted the normal living in the town. People have been struggling in their daily activities, snow removal operations are still in progress.
Many roads still remain closed to different parts of the city, thus inconveniences the populace. Its also a problem for the administration that is trying so hard and working so hard to sweep the snow that has accumulated and to normalize the situation.
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Officials Continuing Efforts to Clear Snow and Return Normalcy
Both the central government and local officials, as well as the NDRF, which has been toiling overnight to take away the snow and bring back the lost life in the city.
Several machines have been put in place for the purpose of clearing snow with teams on the ground hired in the clearance of roads, rooftops and any other place that has been plagued by excessive snow.
Impact of Snowfall on Tourism in Srinagar
This has affected the tourism sector in the region as the residents heavily depend on tourists during winter to carry out their business.
The snow has also blocked many tourists’ interest places and local sightseeing, which has led to reduced passenger flow in the area moreover.
However, the local administration and airport authorities are continuously trying to overcome this problem by easing travelling and ensuring everybody’s safety and comfort.
It seems uncertainties are likely to persist as to when the natural order in the snow charged Kashmir Valley will return. Click here for the source
