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Fresh Snowfall Covers Upper Zojila Pass in Jammu & Kashmir
✍️ Kashmir Life
🗓 09 Oct 2026, 04:32 PM
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A fresh snowfall has draped the upper sections of Zojila Pass, according to Kashmir Life.
Fresh snow has settled on the higher reaches of Zojila Pass, a key mountain corridor in the Himalayas of Jammu and Kashmir. The snowfall, reported by the regional publication Kashmir Life, blankets the steep terrain that links the Kashmir Valley with Ladakh.
Zojila Pass, situated at an altitude of over 3,500 metres, is known for its harsh weather conditions during winter months. The recent accumulation adds to the typical seasonal snow cover that characterises the region's climate.
While the report does not detail any immediate disruptions, authorities routinely monitor weather developments at the pass to ensure safety for travelers and local communities. The snowfall underscores the continuing challenges posed by winter weather in the high Himalayas.
Zojila Pass, situated at an altitude of over 3,500 metres, is known for its harsh weather conditions during winter months. The recent accumulation adds to the typical seasonal snow cover that characterises the region's climate.
While the report does not detail any immediate disruptions, authorities routinely monitor weather developments at the pass to ensure safety for travelers and local communities. The snowfall underscores the continuing challenges posed by winter weather in the high Himalayas.