Overview

• The Srinagar-Jammu National Highway remains closed for a third consecutive day, with the National Highways Authority of India estimating five to six days for partial reopening.
• Heavy rains and cloudbursts in Ramban district on April 20 triggered flash floods and landslides, killing three people and damaging infrastructure across 12 villages.
• Alternative routes via Mughal Road and Sinthan Top have been opened to maintain connectivity to the Kashmir Valley, though they are limited to light vehicles in some areas.
• Multi-agency rescue and relief operations involving NDRF, SDRF, the army, and local authorities are underway, focusing on evacuations, debris clearance, and essential services restoration.
• Government officials, including Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, have visited affected areas, promising relief, rehabilitation, and long-term measures to improve infrastructure resilience.