In Pics | How snowfall has brought life in Kashmir Valley to a standstill

With an improvement in weather conditions, flight operations resumed at Srinagar airport after four days on Thursday much to the relief of hundreds of stranded passengers. “All facilities have been restored and flight operations have resumed after a heavy snowfall, it is the result of many agencies working proactively amid extreme weather,” an official at the airport said. However, heavy snowfall crippled life in the Kashmir Valley blocking Srinagar-Jammu highway and air traffic remaining suspended for the fourth consecutive day on Wednesday.Here are some photos from the valley:

A boat covered in snow is seen after a heavy snowfall in Srinagar. Credit: AFP Photo

People walk during a heavy snowfall in Srinagar as roads were rendered unmotorable or unsafe. Credit: AFP Photo

Residents walk during a heavy snowfall after public transport ground a halt. Buses, air traffic among other modes of transport were affected. Credit: AFP Photo

Tourists take a 'shikara' ride across Dal Lake with snow clad Zabarwan mountains in the backdrop, in Srinagar. Credit: PTI Photo

Though life was brought to a standstill, people takes selfie pictures near a snowman on the shores of Dal lake. Credit: AFP Photo

A snow clearing vehicle removes snow off the road making way for the vehicles to ply, in Bhadarwah. Credit: PTI Photo

Autorickshaws ply on a snow-covered road at Lal Chowk in Srinagar after fresh snowfall in Srinagar, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021. Credit: PTI Photo