Jammu, Jan. 23 -- The Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) was closed on Friday due to heavy rain and snowfall, with movement also stopped at Jakhani Chowk in Udhampur.

Snowfall also disrupted air travel, with Srinagar Airport and IndiGo Airlines announcing temporary suspension and cancellation of several flights.

Several parts of Jammu witnessed rainfall, with chilly weather conditions prevailing across the city.

Authorities said that in view of ongoing rains and snow accumulating up to Ramsoo, all types of traffic were halted at safer locations on NH-44 as a precautionary measure because of slippery road conditions.

After nearly three months without rain or snow, snowfall began in both the plains and upper reaches of Doda's Bhale...