Landslide near Akchamal shuts Kargil-Leh highway

Kargil: Traffic on the Kargil-Leh highway remained suspended on Thursday after a massive landslide triggered by heavy rainfall blocked the road near Akchamal in Kargil district.

Officials said heavy rain caused a large volume of mud, rocks and debris to slide onto the highway, completely blocking vehicular movement along the strategic route.

Road clearance operations have been launched, with men and machinery pressed into service to restore connectivity. However, traffic will remain suspended until the debris is cleared and the highway is declared safe for movement.

Authorities have advised commuters and transport operators to avoid travelling on the Kargil–Leh highway until further orders and to check the latest traffic updates from the concerned authorities before undertaking any journey.

The closure is expected to affect the movement of passengers and essential supplies between Kargil and Leh until restoration work is completed. [KNT]