Srinagar, Jan. 14 -- For the second day, life was thrown out of gear in Kashmir with many areas remaining cut-off due to the snow, on Tuesday.

Electricity and water supply system has been badly affected as authorities failed to restore the essential services particularly in the countryside and far-flung areas of the valley.

Weather in Kashmir improved on Tuesday as bright sun appeared after two days of snowfall. However, it brought no relief to the people as snow clearance work is yet to take off in many areas of north, central and south Kashmir parts.

People preferred to stay indoors in many areas of Baramulla, Kupwara, and Handwara as heavy snow has blocked all roads and alleys.

Residents of Kupwara said dozens of villages were cut-of...