Paddar-Kishtwar, Doda-Bhaderwah roads closed after fresh landslides
Jammu, Aug 27: Fresh landslides in twin Jammu districts on Thursday forced closure of Paddar-Kishtwar and Doda-Bhaderwah roads.
Officials said that on Thursday morning, amid rainfall, a portion of roadside land in Drudu caved in resulting in the closure of road between Doda district headquarter and Bhaderwah Sub Division headquarter.
“The vehicular movement is suspended and efforts are being made to restore the road,” officials said.
They added that the Paddar—Kishtwar road in Kishtwar district of Chenab Valley was also closed after the landslide occurred at Naigar area.
“Landslide occurred at Naigar near Padiyarna, resulting in closure of the road,” officials said.
Meanwhile, the Srinagar-Jammu highway continued to remain closed for the third consecutive day due to shooting stones at multiple places. (KNO)
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