India, Aug. 26 -- A cloudburst in Bhalesa area of Doda district and relentless heavy rainfall have triggered widespread disruption across Jammu and Kashmir, causing landslides, flooding threats, and road closures, officials said on Tuesday.

On Tuesday, traffic along the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) was brought to a standstill in the Ramban district due to multiple landslides.

Several stretches of the highway remain blocked as falling rocks continue to pose serious hazards.



Authorities have advised residents and travelers to avoid using this route unless absolutely necessary, citing safety concerns.

Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a rain alert for several districts in the Jammu region, incl...