The pass witnesses heavy snowfall every year and remains closed during the harsh winter months. The closure of the Zojila pass impacts the movement of troops and essential supplies and also disrupts the daily lives of local population in Ladakh which depends on the road to get essentialsread moreBorder Road Organisation (BRO) on Tuesday reopened the Zojila Pass that connects Kashmir with Ladakh after clearing it of snow that forced its closure for 32 days. The pass is one of the most challenging roadways in the world owing to its high altitude.This year, the pass experienced an exceptionally brief yet intense closure period, lasting 17 days from February 27 to March 16, 2025, due to continuous snowfall brought on by a Western Disturbance.AdvertisementThe massive accumulation of snow created significant challenges. However, BRO personnel, working in harsh conditions—facing freezing temperatures, strong winds, and avalanche-prone areas—managed to clear the snow in a remarkable 15 days, from March 17 to March 31.More from India
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‘Have faith in God’: Anant Ambani on 140-km padyatra from Jamnagar to Dwarka | WatchThe pass witnesses heavy snowfall every year and remains closed during the harsh winter months. The closure of the Zojila pass impacts the movement of troops and essential supplies and also disrupts the daily lives of local population in Ladakh which depends on the road to get essentials.Lt. Gen. Raghu Srinivasan, PVSM, VSM, personally flagged off the first convoy and praised the troops for their dedication. The event was also attended by Dr. Mohammad Jaffer Akhoon, the Chief Executive Councillor of Kargil, who recognized the exceptional work of the BRO and its projects, Vijayak and Beacon.TagsKashmirEnd of Article

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BRO clears Zojila Pass snow in record time to reconnect Ladakh with Kashmir