Massive landslide causes road closure in northern India, restoration efforts underway
May 31, 2023
by Surya Prakash
by Surya PrakashLocation Mughal road, Poonch district, Jammu and Kashmir. Date: 2023-05-30
A devastating landslide triggered the closure of a major road, disrupting transportation in northern India’s Jammu and Kashmir.
The incident took place on Mughal Road in Poonch district on May 30.
Visuals showed a mountainous terrain, where a treacherous landslide occurred, resulting in a chaotic scene. The landslide brought down trees, shrubs, and a mix of soil and rocks, tumbling downwards. The once-clear road now stands completely blocked, overwhelmed by the mass of debris.
Earlier, in April, a landslide occurred near Jammu and Kashmir’s Rezin, Ganderbal district leading to blockage of the Srinagar-Sonamarg road.
