Kashmir Impulse Desk

Srinagar, July 4

Vehicular traffic on the Udhampur-Ramnagar road was disrupted for several hours on Saturday after heavy rainfall triggered a landslide that blocked a key stretch of the route, stranding commuters and students before authorities restored connectivity later in the day.

Officials said overnight and early morning rain caused a landslide in the Kough area between Udhampur and Ramnagar, sending rocks, mud and debris onto the roadway and forcing the suspension of traffic.

The obstruction left dozens of vehicles stranded on either side of the affected stretch as commuters awaited the reopening of the road.

Authorities said road restoration teams and heavy machinery were dispatched to the site soon after the landslide was reported.

Personnel worked for several hours to remove rocks, boulders and accumulated debris before traffic movement could resume.

“The concerned agency was immediately deployed to clear the road,” an official said. “It took several hours of continuous work to remove the landslide material and restore traffic.”

Vehicular movement was fully restored during the afternoon after the clearance operation was completed, officials said.

No casualties or injuries were reported in the incident.

The Udhampur-Ramnagar road is an important link for residents of the region, carrying daily passenger traffic, school transport and the movement of essential supplies. Landslides frequently disrupt road connectivity in the hilly districts of Jammu and Kashmir during the monsoon season, when heavy rainfall often triggers slope failures and falling rocks.

Authorities advised commuters to monitor weather and road conditions before travelling, warning that further rainfall could increase the risk of additional landslides in vulnerable areas.

Officials said road maintenance agencies remained on alert to respond quickly to any weather-related disruptions as the region continues to experience intermittent rainfall.