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Srinagar-Leh highway closed as landslides occur near Zojila Pass

Landslides on Srinagar-Leh highway following incessant rains on August 1, 2022.

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

An official said that landslides hit near Zojila Pass today morning, forcing the 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.

 

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