The landslide-hit Jammu-Srinagar National Highway has been opened again for one-way traffic on Wednesday. The highway had been closed for the past three days, while a special train was launched from Katra to New Delhi to help the stranded passengers to reach their destination, according to official spokesperson.
The highway is the sole all-weather road which connects Kashmir with the rest of the country. It was blocked due to several landslides triggered by heavy rains and cloudbursts early Sunday.
“The (Jammu-Srinagar) national highway at Ramban is made functional on a one-way basis,” according to the spokesperson. A special train service from SMVD Katra station to New Delhi was announced to help the stranded passengers and accommodate the "extra rush", he added.
“The administration remains committed to the well-being of all tourists and urges everyone to cooperate and follow the necessary guidelines,” he said.
In the wake of the Pahalgam terrorist attack, thousands of tourists have started leaving Kashmir. The authorities are making all efforts to ensure the safe return of the tourists to their respective home states.
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