POONCH: The Mughal Road remained closed for the second consecutive day on Friday following fresh snowfall at Pir Ki Gali and other higher reaches, officials said.
The vital road, which connects Shopian district in Kashmir with Poonch district in the Jammu region, was closed on Thursday after snowfall affected the Pir Ki Gali stretch, disrupting traffic movement.
Fresh snowfall was also reported from several other parts of Jammu and Kashmir, including Gulmarg, Sonamarg, Razdan Top and other higher-altitude areas.
Officials said traffic movement on the Mughal Road would remain suspended until weather conditions improve and snow clearance operations are completed to ensure safe passage.
Meanwhile, authorities have advised commuters to avoid travelling on the Mughal Road until its official reopening.
