J&K: Cloudburst in Ganderbal; Srinagar-Leh Highway closed due to mudslides

Srinagar: The strategic Srinagar-Leh highway was closed for vehicular traffic due to mudslides that occurred due to a cloud burst, also causing damage to paddy fields in Ganderbal district on Sunday, officials said.

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They said the cloudburst in the Kawcherwan Kangan area triggered mudslides that closed the Srinagar-Ladakh highway for vehicular traffic, besides causing damage to paddy fields. Several vehicles also got stuck in the debris, and houses were inundated due to water, causing damage to the property.

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However, there is so far no report of any loss of life in the incident. (with Agency inputs)

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