Snowfall Blankets Kargil, Schools Closed for 3 Days

Snowfall Blankets Kargil, Schools Closed for 3 Days

Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Snowfall for the second consecutive day on Sunday in Ladakh and adjoining areas has affected normal life in Kargil, officials said, as authorities announced closure of all schools for next three days owing to inclement weather. India News | Snowfall Blankets Kargil, Schools Closed for 3 Days.

Heavy late-April snowfall disrupts normal life in Kargil, India

In Ladakh, heavy snowfall has severely disrupted normal life in Kargil. The rare late-April snowfall has caused widespread damage to trees, properties, and power infrastructure across the district. Power supply has been hit in many areas, and the Electric Distribution Division PDD Kargil is working tirelessly to restore services despite the difficult conditions. The Meteorological Department has issued a red alert warning of avalanches and flash…

Unseasonal snowfall disrupts normal life in Ladakh

Kargil, Apr 20: Ladakh witnessed heavy snowfall on Sunday, throwing normal life out of gear across the region, particularly in Kargil district. The unseasonal snowfall and intermittent heavy rains have caused considerable damage to the horticulture sector, disrupted power and road connectivity, and triggered landslides on key highways, officials said. The Meteorological Department had earlier issued a red alert for the region, warning of intense…

Snowfall blankets Kargil, schools closed for 3 days

KARGIL: Snowfall for the second consecutive day on Sunday in Ladakh and adjoining areas has affected normal life in Kargil, officials said, as authorities announced closure of all schools for next three days owing to inclement weather. Kargil town recorded around six inches of snowfall, while several of its peripheral areas including Khangral experienced two feet of snow, they said. In the wake of the heavy snowfall, Chairman-cum-Chief Executiv…

First-ever April Shutdown of Schools in Ladakh as Heavy Snowfall Disrupts Daily Life

In an unprecedented move, all government and private schools in the Kargil and Leh districts of Ladakh have been closed from April 21 to 23 due to heavy snowfall and worsening weather conditions.

Schools In Leh, Kargil To Remain Closed Amid Adverse Weather Forecast

JAMMU, Apr 20: Amid ongoing inclement weather conditions, authorities have ordered the closure of all government and private schools across Leh and Kargil districts from April 21 to April 23, 2025. The decision comes in response to persistent rainfall and fresh snowfall in the region, which have raised concerns over landslides and rockfalls. Officials said the precautionary move is aimed at ensuring the safety of students and staff as weather pa…