The Enchanting Closure of Kashmir’s Mughal Road Under a Blanket of Snow

&NewLine;<p>November 13&comma; 2023 – Kashmir&&num;8217&semi;s Mughal Road&comma; an 84-kilometer historic artery meandering over the Pir Panjal Pass&comma; has once again embraced a pristine blanket of snow&comma; leading to a temporary closure&period; At an altitude of 3500 meters&comma; this crucial route connecting Shopian with Rajouri and Poonch is periodically shuttered due to the challenges posed by the region&&num;8217&semi;s unpredictable weather&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>The recent closure&comma; prompted by snowfall in &&num;8220&semi;Pir Ki Gali&&num;8221&semi; and surrounding areas&comma; highlights the delicate equilibrium between humanity and nature in this breathtaking landscape&period; Beyond its historical importance&comma; the Mughal Road serves as an alternative to the Jammu-Srinagar Highway&comma; now temporarily inaccessible due to the fresh layer of snow&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>Mohammad Nawaz&comma; Deputy SP Traffic for Rajouri-Poonch range&comma; emphasized the swift decision to halt vehicular movement at 6 PM&comma; prioritizing the safety of travelers amidst slippery conditions caused by heavy snowfall&period; The closure is a precautionary measure until snow is cleared and conditions improve&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>Residents and potential travelers are urged to respect traffic advisories&comma; refraining from venturing onto the Mughal Road until official clearance is received&period; This proactive approach ensures the safety of all&comma; allowing authorities time to address winter weather challenges&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>While the closure may disrupt travel plans&comma; the silver lining is a canvas for nature&&num;8217&semi;s artistry&period; With the Meteorological Department reporting rain in north Kashmir and Gulmarg&&num;8217&semi;s ski resort welcoming the first snowfall&comma; the Mughal Road transforms into a picturesque winter wonderland&comma; adding ethereal charm to the region despite temporary inconvenience&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>Looking ahead&comma; the Meteorological Department anticipates generally cloudy conditions with light to moderate rain&period; However&comma; a respite is expected&comma; with dry weather afterward&comma; providing an opportunity for travelers to resume their exploration of this iconic passage through the snow-draped beauty of Kashmir&&num;8217&semi;s landscapes&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;

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