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Jammu-Srinagar Highway Partially Reopens as CM Oversees Ramban Relief Efforts

One-way traffic has resumed on the critical route, while Chief Minister Omar Abdullah directs land allotments and financial aid for displaced families during his third visit to the disaster-hit district.

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

  • A cloudburst on April 20 triggered flash floods and landslides in Ramban district, killing three people, damaging over 600 structures, and blocking the Jammu-Srinagar highway.
  • One-way traffic on the highway has been restored, allowing vehicles to move from Jammu to Srinagar, with congestion management ongoing as full two-way reopening is planned.
  • Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has completed his third visit to the affected areas, emphasizing the government's commitment to relief and rehabilitation despite other regional crises.
  • The state government has announced the allotment of five marlas of land to families who lost their homes and land, along with financial compensation and proposals for additional relief for commercial losses.
  • Multi-agency teams continue 24/7 restoration efforts, including debris clearance, infrastructure repair, and the provision of essential supplies to displaced residents.