Jammu-Srinagar Highway closed due to landslide in India

Landslide occurred at the Jammu-Srinagar Highway, which is connecting India to Kashmir Valley, due to heavy rainfall. As a result of the landslide, a huge piece of rock broke off and closed the Jammu-Srinagar Highway to traffic. It was told that there were no injuries or deaths recorded in the incident, in the statement made by the Traffic Directorate. Traffic Directorate pointed out that the continuous rain and snow in the region triggered the landslide. While estimated more than 3.000 vehicles were stranded on the key highway due to landslides, it was stated that the delay in the supply chain could cause a black market. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert in several states in the north of the country due to heavy rain and snowfall.