Video: Massive landslide at Jammu-Rajouri-Poonch National Highway; traffic suspended
What's the story
A major landslide on the Jammu-Rajouri-Poonch National Highway has led to a suspension of vehicular traffic. In particular, the incident, which occurred on Saturday, has severely impacted connectivity to Bhata Dhurian village. According to PTI, official sources reported that the landslide was triggered during road-widening work when debris and large boulders fell onto the road, causing its complete closure.
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VIDEO | A massive landslide hits Bhata Dhueian area of Poonch district, Jammu and Kashmir. Restoration work is currently underway.
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) September 14, 2024
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March incident
Movement of vehicles suspended in March too
In March, the movement of vehicles on the busy highway remained suspended for over two hours after a landslide hit the stretch near Dundak in the Poonch district of the Pir Panjal region, Jammu. According to officials, a large amount of sand, mud, and pebbles fell on the road and the surrounding region, obstructing vehicle movement and endangering people's lives.