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Flash Floods in Ramban Disrupt Lives and Sever Kashmir’s Key Highway

Efforts are underway to reopen the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway within 24 hours as restoration teams clear heavy debris and provide relief to affected communities.

A groom along with his relatives walks towards his destination after roads were blocked by debris following heavy rain trigged landslides and flash flood, in Ramban district.
The Jammu-Srinagar National Highway closed down because of landslides caused by heavy rain in the region.
Credit: PTI
Debris buries part of village in Jammu and Kashmir after flash floods on April 20, 2025

Overview

  • Three fatalities have been confirmed, and over 100 villagers were rescued after flash floods and landslides ravaged Ramban district, damaging homes, shops, and vehicles.
  • The Srinagar-Jammu National Highway remains closed, with alternative routes like Mughal Road and Sinthan Top being used for essential traffic.
  • Authorities aim to restore single-lane traffic on the highway within 24 hours, though full reopening could take five to six days due to extensive debris removal and road repairs.
  • Chief Minister Omar Abdullah conducted multiple site visits, assured relief and rehabilitation for affected families, and pledged to seek central assistance for recovery efforts.
  • Local officials and disaster response teams are working around the clock to restore essential services, including electricity and water, in the severely impacted villages.