In Jammu and Kashmir, the 270-kilometer-long strategic Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH44), which connects the Kashmir Valley with the rest of the country, has been closed again to vehicular traffic due to heavy landslides. Akashvani Jammu correspondent reports that traffic on the National Highway has been suspended in both directions following a heavy landslide between Digdol and Khooni Nallah in the Ramban district. Traffic was earlier restored on the national highway in the morning today following the clearance of landslides after 28 hours, and over 400 stranded vehicles at various locations were cleared from the highway. Vehicular movement was stopped on the national highway on Sunday night as landslides and falling rocks blocked both lanes between Karol Bridge and Chanderkote. SSP Traffic, National Highway, Raja Aadil Hamid, said that vehicular movement from Jammu towards Srinagar and vice versa has been stopped as the road remains completely blocked due to the landslide. The SSP advised commuters not to travel on NH44 until the highway is fully restored, warning that movement at this stage could pose risks. He also urged people not to pay attention to rumors and to verify road status through official Traffic Police platforms, including social media handles and Traffic Control Units (TCUs). For assistance, commuters can contact TCU Jammu (0191-2459048, 0191-2740550, 9419147732, 103), Srinagar (0194-2450022, 2485396, 18001807091, 103) and Ramban (9419993745, 1800-180-7043).
