Anantnag, Dec 28 Heavy snowfall has disrupted normal life across South Kashmir on Saturday leaving many areas cut off from district headquarters and critical services severely affected.Kulgam, The Kulgam village experienced significant snowfall, with upper areas like Aharbal, DK-Marg, DH Pora and Kund receiving up to 24 inches so far while low-lying areas have reported around 15 inches.snow-cutting machines and cleared main arterial roads, but continuous snowfall is hampering progress,” said an official.Despite efforts, roads connecting villages to district headquarters remain blocked, causing hardships for patients needing hospital care. “Patients are suffering as the roads have been blocked,” said Khurshid Ahmad of DH Pora. The power supply has been affected as the heavy snowfall has, damaged poles , transformers and cut supply lines.
Anantnag village
Anantnag also has witnessed heavy snowfall, with areas like Kokernag, Daksum, Verinag, Kapran, Pahalgam, and Qazigund receiving up to 18 inches, and high-altitude regions like Sinthan Top and Margan Top accumulating over 2 feet of snow so far. Even Anantnag town recorded 12 inches of snowfall.
Efforts are underway to clear main roads, but many village connections remain severed. “We are forced to ferry patients on trolleys or even carry them on our backs to hospitals,” said Shakeel Ahmad from Sondbari village, Kokernag.
Shopian and PulwamaThe twin districts of Shopian and Pulwama also reported heavy snowfall. Higher reaches in Shopian, such as Sedow ,Dobijan and Hirpora has recorded up to 2 feet of snow, while low-lying areas saw 15 inches. Similarly, upper areas of Pulwama like Sangawani and Achagoze received 18 inches of snow.
