Jammu-Srinagar nationwide freeway stays shut for third day. India Information – The Instances of India


JAMMU: Visitors on the Jammu-Srinagar nationwide freeway (NH-44) remained suspended for the third consecutive day on Wednesday, whilst contemporary landslides continued amid heavy rains in Ramban district, officers mentioned.Resulting from current rainfall, NH-44 — the one all-weather highway linking Kashmir with the remainder of the nation — was blocked by a number of landslides early Monday. Although it reopened partially on Tuesday morning for a quick interval, two main landslides compelled its closure once more.In keeping with a visitors advisory posted on X at 3pm Wednesday, the freeway was nonetheless blocked, and clearance operations have been underway at Shalgarhi and Banihal. “Individuals are suggested to not journey on NH-44 till the highway is absolutely restored,” it said.Officers mentioned over 400 autos have been stranded, whereas intermittent rains continued to hamper restoration efforts. Visitors authorities urged residents to disregard rumors and examine highway circumstances solely on the official social media handles and make contact with numbers.