SRINAGAR: The Jammu-Srinagar National Highway, the only road link connecting the Kashmir Valley with the rest of the country, was closed on Thursday morning due to a mudslide triggered by rainy weather.
Officials said that vehicular traffic on the highway (NH-44) has been temporarily suspended following a mudslide at Chamba Seri in Ramban district. The road has been blocked in both directions after debris fell on the stretch, halting movement. Clearance operations are underway.
Commuters are advised to check road status updates on the Jammu and Kashmir Traffic Police Twitter handle and Facebook page. They may also contact the following traffic control units for information:
- TCU Jammu: 0191-2459048, 0191-2740550, 9419147732, 103
- TCU Srinagar: 0194-2450022, 2485396, 18001807091, 103
- TCU Ramban: 9419993745, 1800-180-7043
- TCU Udhampur: 8491928625
(GNS)
