Inclement weather continued to impact the normal life in Kashmir Valley as Srinagar-Jammu National Highway remained closed for the second consecutive day as a massive avalanche hit the vital Jawahar Tunnel blocking its two tubes from the Kashmir Valley side. Hundreds of truckers have been stranded along the 300-kilometer highway even as the authorities issued strict advisories for the passenger and goods vehicles.
The traffic management officials said that landslides have hit the strategic highway at some places in the Ramban district including Digdol, Panthial, Magarkote and Khooni Nallah.
They said that a massive avalanche hit the northern tube of Jawahar Tunnel blocking the highway completely. They said it would require a massive clearance operation to make the tunnel safe for passage of vehicles. The area around the tunnel has witnessed massive snowfall. There was no report of any loss of life or injuries following avalanche and landslides.
On Monday, the incessant rain and snowfall forced authorities to suspend vehicular traffic on the highway.