Srinagar, May 2 (JKNS): Traffic on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) was suspended from both directions on Friday afternoon after a mudslide struck the Chamba Seri area of Ramban district.
Officials from the traffic department told news agency JKNS that due to the sudden landslip, vehicular movement has been completely stopped and road clearance operations are underway.
“Movement has been halted from both sides. Commuters are advised not to travel on NH-44 until the road is cleared,” official said.
Authorities have urged travelers to check the latest road status through official social media platforms of the traffic police, including Twitter and Facebook.
People can also get real-time updates by contacting the following helpline numbers:
TCU Jammu – 0191-2459048, 0191-2740550, 9419147732, 103
TCU Srinagar – 0194-2450022, 2485396, 18001807091, 103
Ramban – 9419993745, 1800-180-7043
Udhampur – 8491928625
The traffic department has appealed to the public to cooperate and avoid unnecessary travel until the situation is brought under control. (JKNS
