Dense Fog Disrupts Air Traffic, Life In Kashmir

No flights could operate from Srinagar airport for the third consecutive day due to poor visibility.

The Meteorological (Met) Department has warned that foggy conditions will continue for the next 48-hours.

“There will be a slight improvement in the foggy weather on Tuesday, and then the weather will improve from Wednesday,” Sonam Lotus, Director, Met Department, Kashmir told IANS.

He said for the last ten days Kashmir has mostly seen dry weather with a slow wind speed, resulting in foggy conditions.

The Met Department has predicted snowfall in Kashmir from December 12 and 13 due to a fresh western disturbance.

“Snowfall will be mild in the plains and heavy on the higher reaches,” Lotus said.

According to a government advisory, an active western disturbance is most likely to affect the Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh and adjoining areas from December to 10-14, 2019.