Traffic Police Issues Advisory For Today On NH-44 News24 –
Heavy rain on Tuesday afternoon, August 26, 2025, caused a landslip on the route to the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine in the Trikuta hills, leading to the death of at least nine people and injuries to fourteen others. Several people were feared trapped under the debris as rocks and boulders came crashing down around 3 p.m., catching pilgrims and visitors off guard. In response to the heavy rain, the Jammu and Kashmir government ordered the closure of all schools and offices, except for essential services and law and order departments. The pilgrimage to the shrine in the Reasi district was also suspended for safety reasons.
The travel advisory was issued by the Jammu and Kashmir traffic police on Thursday morning. Commuters have been advised not to travel on NH-44 till the weather improves and the road is clear.
Jammu-Srinagar NHW (NH-44) is closed for vehicular movement due to landslides, shooting stones, and incessant rains along the route. However, a decision regarding vehicular movement on the Jammu-Pathankot NHW will be taken tomorrow after assessing road conditions. People are advised to avoid travel until the weather improves and the road is cleared. Please check the road status on the Traffic Police Twitter handle and Facebook page.
Roads Closed
Kishtwar- Sinthan- Anantnag NH-244
Kishtwar-Sinthan-Anantnag road is closed for vehicular movement.
SSG ROAD
Srinagar-Sonamarg-Gumari road is closed for vehicular movement due to landslide at Bajri Nallah.
Mughal Road
Mughal road is closed for vehicular movement due to landslide/shooting stones.
ADVISORY
People are advised to undertake the journey only after confirming the status of the road from the Traffic control units as under:-
• Jammu (0191-2459048, 0191- 2740550, 9419147732, 103)
• Srinagar (0194-2450022, 2485396, 18001807091, 103)
• Ramban (9419993745, 1800-180-7043)
• Udhampur (8491928625)
• PCR Kishtwar (9906154100)
• PCR Kargil (9541902330, 9541902331)
The traffic on the Jammu-Srinagar and Kishtwar-Doda national highways was suspended, while dozens of hilly roads were blocked or damaged by landslips or flash floods, the officials said, adding the pilgrimage to the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine was also suspended as a precautionary measure in view of the rains.