Archive · 2 Jan 2026
Landslide Disrupts Baramulla Highway Amid Extreme Weather
A big landslide happened early in the morning on January 2, 2026, on a very important road in the Kashmir Valley called the Srinagar–Baramulla–Uri highway.
This road connects many parts of north Kashmir.
Big rocks and lots of soil fell onto the road, making cars stop suddenly.
People inside the cars quickly moved to safer places to avoid the falling rocks.
This happened because the weather is very cold and there is a lot of snow and fog in the area.
The cold weather is making it hard for people to travel safely, especially on the roads in the mountains.
The authorities are working to clear the road and make it safe for travel again.
They are also asking people to be careful and avoid unnecessary travel because of the extreme winter conditions.
A major landslide disrupted traffic on the Srinagar–Baramulla–Uri highway early Friday morning.
Huge rocks and mounds of soil slid down the hillside, crashing onto the road and causing panic.
Commuters and travelers were stranded for hours as authorities assessed the damage and began clearing the road.
The landslide occurred amid extreme weather conditions, including a severe cold wave and thick fog.
Authorities have urged people to stay cautious and avoid unnecessary travel due to the severe winter conditions.
- Who
- Commuters, travelers, and authorities in the Kashmir Valley
- What
- A major landslide disrupted traffic on the Srinagar–Baramulla–Uri highway
- When
- Early Friday morning, January 2, 2026
- Where
- Baramulla stretch of National Highway-1 in the Kashmir Valley
- Why
- Extreme weather conditions, including a severe cold wave and heavy snowfall, contributed to the landslide
- Location
- Baramulla, Kashmir Valley, India
- Date
- January 2, 2026
- Highway Affected
- Srinagar–Baramulla–Uri National Highway (NH-1)
- Weather Conditions
- Severe cold wave, thick fog, heavy snowfall
- Temperature
- Gulmarg: -7.0°C, Pahalgam: -6.2°C
- Impact
- Traffic disruption, stranded commuters, safety concerns