12 Jul 2021 | 05:52 AM UTC
India: Landslide blocks sections of National Highway 44 in Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory, as of July 12
Landslide blocks parts of National Highway 44 in Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory, India, as of July 12. Disruptions likely.
Event
A landslide has blocked sections of the National Highway 44 (NH 44) in Anantnag District, Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory, as of July 12, following heavy rains. The affected areas include Mir Bazar and Qazigund.
Regional ground transport disruptions are likely as authorities remove debris and conduct repair works on any damaged parts of the highway. Lingering transport disruptions are possible through mid-July even after traffic resumes along the route. Alternative roadways may experience increased traffic and associated delays. Supply chain disruptions could occur in the event of prolonged closures.
The affected area is around 58 km (36 miles) southeast of Srinagar.
Advice
Monitor local media for updates on road status. Confirm road status and seek alternative routes to reach destinations in the affected area; allow additional travel time. Plan accordingly for commercial trucking disruptions and delivery delays if routing freight through the region.
