The meeting was held to review the condition of the Jammu-Srinagar NH-44 and other major roads damaged by the recent incessant rains. Abdullah directed the authorities to ensure swift restoration, along with smooth traffic movement.
Traffic movement on the Badrinath National Highway resumed after a temporary blockade caused by debris near Nandprayag and Umatta areas were cleared by authorities on Monday morning.
Speaking to ANI, Sub-Inspector DS Uniyal said, "We stopped traffic on both sides after the landslide and opened it after some debris was cleared. Restoration efforts are currently underway, and vehicular flow has resumed partially."
Following major landslides in the Silai Band area, Uttarkashi District Magistrate Prashant Arya on Monday said that traffic movement has been severely affected due to road washouts at multiple locations, but restoration efforts are underway on a war footing.
Dharamshala-Kangra National Highway has been blocked due to a landslide on Friday morning triggered by intermittent rains that have been lashing the region since last night.
To ensure a smooth and disturbance-free experience for visitors, the MCD has written to various stakeholders, including the Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic), to streamline traffic movement. Initially, 50 street vendors with valid certificates will be allowed to participate in the mark