Traffic disrupted as Jammu-Srinagar highway, Mughal Road closed by landslides

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JAMMU, JUNE 22: The Jammu-Srinagar national highway and Mughal Road between Poonch and Shopian were blocked following landslides and shooting stones triggered by heavy rains on Tuesday night.

The Traffic Police advised people not to travel on Jammu-Srinagar NHW without confirming the status of road from TCU Jammu, Srinagar, or Ramban.

Meanwhile, administration in Anantnag, Kulgam and Ramban districts on Wednesday ordered suspension of class work in all schools in the districts in view of heavy rains.

“In view of very heavy rains in Anantnag district, class work in all primary ,  middle and High schools of district shall remain suspended today,” Deputy Commissioner Anantnag Dr. Piyush Singla said. 

District administration Ramban also tweeted: “In view of heavy rains and overflowing of nallahs at several places across Ramban District, all Primary, Middle & High Schools shall remain closed today. Orders will be issued separately.”  

A similar decision has been also taken by authorities in Kulgam, officials said.