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Landslide Buries Petrol Pump in Udhampur, Disrupts Jammu–Srinagar Highway

Officials report ongoing slope movement that is slowing clearance operations.

Overview

  • A massive slide in the Balli Nullah area on Sunday evening buried a Hindustan Petroleum outlet under debris.
  • Traffic is blocked at Dudhar Nallah on Dhar Road, leaving commuters stranded as authorities advise alternate routes.
  • No injuries have been reported, according to the petrol pump owner and a fire official, though the site suffered heavy damage.
  • Rescue teams and heavy machinery were deployed shortly after the incident to clear debris and assess structural impacts.
  • Residents say similar failures have recurred through the monsoon season, and responders caution that activity is still ongoing.