Srinagar, March 29 -- Jammu and Kashmir witnessed strong overnight winds which continued on Friday affecting the air traffic at Srinagar International Airport.

The Kashmir valley was engulfed by strong gusty winds damaging the trees, electric poles and house roofs while also prompting cancellation of flights at the Srinagar Airport.

The meteorological centre said that there would be strong surface winds of 60-70 Kmph over both Kashmir & Jammu Division .

An official of the Srinagar airport said that due to the steep pressure gradient owing to wind gusting at 27 knots, the airport could only accommodate 26 arrivals and departures only from morning 6.30 am till 6:15 pm.

"Nine flights were cancelled and two were diverted. Indigo cancelled...