Jammu and Kashmir: A horrific video is doing rounds on social media, wherein, a landslide was seen hitting the Jammu-Srinagar national Highway. Following the incident, the traffic on the route was affected. Shortly after this, restoration work was launched. According to the police, traffic on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway was restored at around 9 am.
In this regard, the official media handle of Jammu Kashmir police took to X (formerly known as Twitter) and said, "Traffic update at 0900 hrs Traffic restored on Jammu-Srinagar NHW."
Earlier today Jammu-Srinagar National Highway was blocked due to landslide in Ramban area.
Police had issued an advisory stating that people should avoid the route till the restoration work is completed on the stretch. Earlier on July 19 the National Highway-44 in Ramban district was blocked due to shooting stones and mud slush.
"NH-44 is blocked at certain places due to mud slush and shooting stones. People are advised to avoid travelling, till road clearance works are executed," tweeted Deputy Commissioner Ramban.
(with inputs from agencies)
