Partial Restoration of Jammu-Srinagar National Highway After Landslide
Jammu-Srinagar NH partially restored after massive landslide
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The Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) has been partially restored after a massive landslide near Chamlawas in Banihal, Jammu and Kashmir, India. The highway, crucial for connecting the Valley with the rest of the country, experienced repeated disruptions due to adverse weather conditions, impacting over 1,000 vehicles.
- 01The Jammu-Srinagar National Highway was partially restored after a landslide blocked it.
- 02Over 1,000 vehicles, including trucks and passenger cars, were stranded due to the blockage.
- 03Authorities are advising against travel on the highway until conditions improve.
- 04Weather disruptions are expected to continue due to a Western Disturbance.
- 05Traffic advisories are in place to ensure commuter safety.
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The 250-km Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) was partially restored on Wednesday evening after a massive landslide in the Shalgadi area near Chamlawas in Banihal, Jammu and Kashmir, India. This highway is the only all-weather road link connecting the Kashmir Valley with the rest of the country. Following the landslide, the highway was initially reopened for stranded traffic on Tuesday evening, but was subsequently closed again due to fresh landslides in Ramban district. Despite challenging weather conditions, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) worked diligently to restore the affected stretch by around 6 PM. Currently, vehicles are allowed to pass through the affected areas, but no new traffic is being permitted from either Jammu or Srinagar. Over 1,000 trucks and tankers carrying essential goods, along with passenger vehicles, were stranded and have been relocated to safer areas. The Jammu DIG (Traffic), Mohammad Haseeb Mughal, visited Ramban to oversee restoration efforts and advised commuters to avoid travel until weather conditions stabilize. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted erratic weather, including light rain and thundershowers, expected to persist until April 10.
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The partial restoration of the highway will help in the movement of essential goods and passengers, but ongoing weather conditions may still pose risks for travelers.
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