J&K Snowfall: Tourists Thrilled, Mughal Road Closed, North India Shivers

• Fresh snowfall blankets Sonamarg, Gulmarg, Aru Valley, Shopian, Poonch, and Kishtwar in Jammu and Kashmir, delighting tourists.
• The picturesque scenery attracts a rush of visitors eager to experience the white landscape and dropping temperatures.
• Crucial 'Mughal Road' connecting Shopian and Poonch closed due to heavy snow, disrupting inter-district connectivity.
• Border Roads Organisation (BRO) deployed for snow clearing operations on affected routes.
• North Indian plains (Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Delhi, UP, MP) face severe cold wave and dense fog, impacting visibility and services.

Why It Matters: J&K snowfall brings joy to tourists and scenic beauty, but also road closures and harsh winter conditions.