J&k, June 26 : The Jammu-Srinagar national highway came to a standstill on Sunday as landslides caused by heavy rainfall in Mehad and Cafeteria Morh of Ramban district blocked the road for vehicular traffic. Visuals depict a long queue of vehicles stranded on the highway due to the obstruction. In response to the situation, the District administration of Ramban in Jammu and Kashmir took the precautionary measure of closing all schools up to class 10 for the day. However, teachers were instructed to report for duty. The closure was implemented considering the heavy rains and the possibility of flash floods, as informed by Deputy Commissioner Mussarat Islam.
Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) declared the onset of monsoon over Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday. The Meteorological Department (MeT) official predicted generally cloudy weather with intermittent light to moderate thunderstorms in many places from June 25 to 28. The IMD also shared updates on the monsoon’s progress in various states, stating that Southwest Monsoon has covered several parts of India. Director General of IMD, Dr. Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, indicated that the monsoon would continue advancing over the next two days, covering more regions.
Additionally, Himachal Pradesh experienced heavy rainfall in the Mandi district, leading to a landslide on the Chandigarh-Manali highway near 7 Mile, resulting in significant traffic congestion.
