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Jammu-Srinagar Highway Opens for One-Way Traffic as Relief Measures Accelerate

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah reassures flood-hit Ramban residents during his third visit, pledging land allotments and long-term rehabilitation.

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah during a visit to an affected area after the recent cloudbursts that triggered flash floods and landslides, to review restoration work, in Ramban district. (PTI)

Overview

  • The Jammu-Srinagar National Highway, a critical lifeline, has reopened for one-way traffic after being closed for five days due to flash floods and landslides triggered by a cloudburst on April 20.
  • Chief Minister Omar Abdullah made his third visit to Ramban district to review relief efforts, emphasizing the government's commitment to supporting affected residents.
  • Nearly 80 families have been relocated, and the government plans to allot five marlas of land to those who lost their homes and land in the disaster.
  • Restoration work continues with multi-agency teams clearing debris, repairing infrastructure, and addressing essential service disruptions across the district.
  • Authorities are preparing proposals for additional relief measures, including free ration distribution and compensation for commercial losses, while efforts to restore two-way traffic are underway.