Srinagar (Kashmir): There was a prolonged dry spell in autumn at the top of India state Kashmir but not anymore, as nature lovers are drenched by continuous snowfall after Christmas. Huge snow flakes are coming down from sky into the valley of Kashmir now. Tourists going there feel excited when snow cover the roads and hills, even tall tress. The snowfall has isolated Kashmir for the world now. Taps are not working after snowfall and powerlines are, hit.
Air flights are affected as the metal birds cannot alight or take off with passengers in them. Traffic on highways between Jammu and Kashmir has come to a stand still. Four feet of snow heaped up in Gulmarg making it difficult for workers to clear the roads. Srinagar has 8 inches of snow on it paths.
State authorities are facing the challenge of providing fuel, food and electric power to common people hit by snowfall. 150 vehicles are lined up on highways, a message said.