Kargil, Apr 01: Vehicular movement along the strategic Sonamarg–Kargil corridor was restored on Wednesday following clearance from the authorities, even as the latest meteorological assessment pointed to largely stable weather conditions across Ladakh over the coming days.
According to officials, traffic from Sonamarg towards Minamarg resumed in an orderly manner after the route was declared fit for movement. Subsequent approval from the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) enabled vehicles to proceed further towards Kargil along the Srinagar–Kargil highway, facilitating the gradual normalisation of connectivity on this critical axis.
The resumption of traffic coincides with a relatively benign weather outlook issued by the Meteorological Centre, Leh. In its forecast released at 10:00 hrs IST, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) indicated that the region is likely to experience generally cloudy conditions over the next 24 hours, followed by fair to partly cloudy skies over the subsequent two days.
The advisory attributes prevailing atmospheric conditions to a Western Disturbance persisting as an upper air cyclonic circulation over North Pakistan and adjoining Jammu division. Additionally, a fresh Western Disturbance is expected to influence northwest India from April 2. However, despite these developments, the IMD has not issued any weather warning for Ladakh over the next seven days.
Forecast projections suggest that while most parts of Ladakh will continue to remain dry, Kargil and adjoining areas may witness scattered cloudiness between April 3 and April 4. Leh, too, could experience isolated weather activity on April 4, though without any indication of adverse conditions.
Temperature trends remain moderate for this time of the year. Kargil is expected to record a maximum temperature of around 17°C and a minimum of approximately 3°C on April 2, while Leh may see temperatures ranging between 12°C and 0°C.
Officials noted that the absence of any immediate weather-related disruptions has supported the safe reopening of the highway, which serves as a vital lifeline linking Ladakh with the Kashmir Valley. The restoration is expected to ease the movement of essential supplies as well as passenger traffic.
Authorities have urged commuters to remain attentive to official advisories, particularly in view of evolving weather systems associated with incoming Western Disturbances.
Traffic restored on Srinagar–Kargil Highway following BRO clearance
