Poonch, November 13: The Mughal Road remained shut for the second consecutive day on Friday following fresh snowfall at Pir Ki Gali and other higher-altitude areas.

The strategic road, which connects Shopian district in Kashmir with Poonch in the Jammu region, was closed on Thursday after snowfall rendered the route unsuitable for vehicular movement.

Meanwhile, fresh snowfall was also reported from several other higher reaches of Jammu and Kashmir, including Gulmarg, Sonamarg and Razdan Top.

Officials said traffic movement on the Mughal Road would remain suspended until weather conditions improve and snow clearance work is completed.

Authorities have advised people to avoid travelling on the route until it is officially declared safe and reopened for traffic.