Traffic On Pahalgam-Anantnag Road Restored After Mudslides Cleared

Srinagar, Aug 4 : Traffic on the Pahalgam-Anantnag (KP) road was restored this afternoon after authorities cleared mudslides and stones that had blocked the highway.

Officials told that the road was hit by mudslides and falling stones on Monday evening following a cloudburst near Langnal Bridge. The debris had rendered the stretch impassable, disrupting movement of vehicles.

Men and machinery were pressed into service and the road was cleared of the muck this afternoon, following which traffic was allowed, officials added