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Mudslides and Falling Rocks Halt NH-44 Traffic in Udhampur
✍️ Kashmir Life
🗓 21 Jul 2026, 03:04 PM
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Heavy rains triggered mudslides and falling stones on National Highway 44 near Udhampur, blocking the road for hours and forcing motorists to detour.
On a recent day, intense monsoon showers caused mudslides and falling stones along National Highway 44 near Udhampur, disrupting traffic for several hours.
The debris blocked the highway, forcing commuters and commercial vehicles to take detours and leading to a temporary standstill of transport services.
Jammu & Kashmir Police and the National Highways Authority of India responded promptly, clearing the wreckage and restoring traffic flow by the evening.
Local residents reported that the stones were tumbling from the surrounding hills, and authorities urged drivers to exercise caution while traveling on the affected stretch.
The debris blocked the highway, forcing commuters and commercial vehicles to take detours and leading to a temporary standstill of transport services.
Jammu & Kashmir Police and the National Highways Authority of India responded promptly, clearing the wreckage and restoring traffic flow by the evening.
Local residents reported that the stones were tumbling from the surrounding hills, and authorities urged drivers to exercise caution while traveling on the affected stretch.