Kashmir
*NH-44 Blocked At Dewal Udhampur Due To Landslide, Restoration Underway*
*Traffic authorities advise commuters to avoid travel amid risk of further slides*
Jammu, July 27 po: The Jammu–Srinagar National Highway NH-44 has been blocked at Dewal in Udhampur due to a landslide, an official said.
Officials told GNS that restoration work is currently going on at the site. In view of the risk of further landslides and shooting stones, commuters have been advised to avoid travelling on the highway until the road is declared safe and clear for traffic.
The public has also been urged not to pay heed to rumors and to check the latest road status from the J&K Traffic Police Twitter handle, Facebook page, and Traffic Control Units at Srinagar, Ramban and Jammu.
Further updates will be issued once the highway is cleared.(GNS)
