Summary
The blockage forced traffic to be regulated, with single‑lane diversions and temporary halts.
The National Highways Authority of India and local teams used machinery to clear the slide and restore normal flow.
Key Points
5 points1
A landslide covered a section of the Jammu‑Srinagar highway with large amounts of mud and rock.
2
Authorities implemented single‑lane diversions and intermittent halts to manage vehicle movement.
3
The National Highways Authority of India coordinated with local crews to deploy heavy machinery for cleanup.
4
Commuters were advised to avoid non‑essential travel until the road was declared safe.
5
The highway is a crucial route for delivering supplies and agricultural produce, such as apples, to the Kashmir Valley.
New Words to Learn
6 wordslandslide
a sudden fall of earth, mud, and rocks down a slope
highway
a major road used for long‑distance travel and transport
debris
broken pieces of rock, mud, and other material left after a slide
detour
a temporary alternate route used when the regular road is blocked
machinery
large machines that help move heavy objects or clear obstacles
National Highways Authority of India
the government agency that looks after major roads in India
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