Srinagar, May 4 -- Srinagar- Fresh snowfall in the upper reaches, coupled with rain and gusty winds in the plains, led to a drop in temperatures across Kashmir on Monday and disrupted traffic on several key routes.

Upper reaches including Gurez Valley, Gulmarg and Sonamarg received light to moderate snowfall, resulting in a noticeable dip in temperatures.

The Gurez-Bandipora road was closed due to snow accumulation, while the Mughal Road was shut following fresh snowfall at Peer Ki Gali, leaving around 200 vehicles stranded at various locations.

Officials said stranded passengers, including women, children and some patients, sought assistance, while the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) mobilised men and machinery to clear the road and i...