Mudslide, shooting stones force closure of Srinagar-Jammu National Highway

Srinagar, August 01: The traffic along the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway has been halted, courtesy mudslides and shooting stones, said Deputy Commissioner Ramban on his official X handle.

"Traffic on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway has been halted due to a mudslide at Hingni & intermittent shooting stones at Mehad, Panthiyal,T2 & Kishtwari Pather," the DC wrote.

The DC said that the weather along the highway is inclement and that the commuters shall confirm the status of the road before undertaking the journey.

TRAFFIC UPDATE
Traffic on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway has been halted due to a mudslide at Hingni & intermittent shooting stones at Mehad, Panthiyal,T2 & Kishtwari Pather.The weather is rainy along the entire highway stretch. Commuters advised to confirm before journey

— Deputy Commissioner (DEO), Ramban (@dcramban) August 1, 2024