Multiple landslides block Srinagar-Leh Highway

Ganderbal: The Srinagar-Leh highway was closed for traffic on Monday early morning after multiple landslides, triggered by heavy rains, hit near Zojila Pass, officials said here.

An official told a local news gathering agency that landslides hit near Zojila Pass today morning, forcing closure of the highway for traffic movements

He said that men and machinery have been pressed into service to clear the road of landslides.

He added that for now traffic on the highway has been suspended, while several vehicles are also stranded on the road. (KNO)

 

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