Archive · 23 Jul 2025
Mudslides Block Highway, Stranding Travelers in Jammu
Heavy rain caused mudslides and flash floods in the Jammu region, blocking the main highway that connects to Kashmir.
This trapped many people, including those on their way back from a religious trip.
Officials are working to clear the roads, but it depends on the weather improving.
Local authorities are also keeping a close eye on the situation and have set up emergency centers.
The weather service warned about possible flash floods.
Mudslides blocked the Jammu-Srinagar national highway in Ramban district.
Vehicular traffic was suspended, stranding hundreds of people including Amarnath pilgrims.
The Kishtwar-Sinthan road was also blocked due to flash floods.
District authorities are monitoring the weather and taking measures.
Rains caused damage to kutcha houses and cowsheds.
- Who
- Officials, Amarnath pilgrims, and local residents are affected.
- What
- Mudslides and flash floods blocked roads and stranded people.
- When
- Wednesday, July 23rd, after torrential rains continued for three days.
- Where
- Jammu-Srinagar national highway in Ramban district, Kishtwar-Sinthan road.
- Why
- Heavy rainfall triggered mudslides and flash floods.
- Affected Highway
- Jammu-Srinagar National Highway
- Location of Mudslides
- Ramban district
- Road Affected
- Kishtwar-Sinthan road
- People Stranded
- Hundreds, including Amarnath pilgrims
- Flash Flood Alert
- Issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD)
- Highest Rainfall
- Udhampur district recorded 51.8 mm of overnight rainfall.