Srinagar: All flights to and from Srinagar International Airport were cancelled on Tuesday due to continuous snowfall in the Kashmir Valley, officials said.
“Due to adverse weather conditions and ongoing snowfall, the runway is currently not available for safe aircraft operations. In the interest of passenger safety, all flight operations to and from Srinagar have been cancelled for the day,” an Airport Authority of India official said.
The official added that airlines and airport authorities are closely monitoring the situation, and flight operations will resume once weather conditions improve and the runway is declared safe for use.
So far, 58 flights — 29 inbound and 29 outbound — have been cancelled due to the snowfall. Passengers have been advised to stay in touch with their respective airlines for updates and alternate arrangements.
The cancellations have left hundreds of tourists stranded in the Valley, many of whom were scheduled to return home after spending the weekend and Republic Day holiday in Kashmir.
