Srinagar, Aug. 26 -- Traffic movement on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) was halted on Tuesday morning due to landslides and shooting stones at multiple locations following continuous rainfall across the region.

Officials told news agency JKNS that commuters have been strictly advised to avoid travel on NH-44 until the weather improves and clearance operations are completed. "People are requested to check the latest road status on the official traffic police Twitter handle and Facebook page or contact TCUs directly before starting their journey," officials said.

Traffic Advisory Contacts, TCU Jammu, 0191-2459048, 0191-2740550, 9419147732, 103.

TCU Srinagar, 0194-2450022, 2485396, 18001807091, 103. TCU Ramban: 9419993745, 18...