New Delhi, Feb. 20 -- Traffic on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway( NHW) was halted on Thursday, February 20, owing to slippery roads connecting Banihal and Ramsoo, caused by heavy snowfall. Commuters have been advised to avoid journeys on the NHW.

Light snowfall was recorded at the famous tourist resorts of Gulmarg, Sonamarg, and Pahalgam, as well as in Doodhpathri in Budgam district, reported PTI.

Sonamarg's temperature dipped to -5 degree Celsius, with snowflakes blanketing the valley. Fresh spell of rain also lashed parts of Jammu and Kashmir's Doda.

Peer Ki Gali and adjoining areas along Mughal road in Poonch district, Banihal hills in Ramban, Sinthan top in Kishtwar, also received snowfall.

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