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Srinagar, May 04: In the wake of of fresh snowfall at Razdan Pass, authorities in Bandipora district Saturday ordered closure of the 84-km-long Gurez road.

“In view of forecast for Rain/snowfall and as a precautionary measure movement on Gurez Bandipora road shall remain suspended till further orders,” the SDM Gurez said in a statement.

Reports said that Razdan Pass received fresh snowfall late last night.

The road was also closed last week several times due to inclement weather and slippery conditions.(KNO)