A massive landslide in the Gangroo area of Ramsoo block blocked the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway on July 26, 2026 [1].
The closure of NH-44 disrupts a primary transit artery in Jammu & Kashmir, complicating the movement of essential goods and commuters during a period of severe weather.
Intense rain triggered the landslide, which swept debris across the highway [1], [3]. The blockage occurred in the Ramsoo block, specifically within the Gangroo area [1]. While some reports indicated a brief disruption near the Nandini tunnel, other accounts described the event as a massive landslide that completely blocked the route [1], [2].
Road-clearance operations began immediately following the collapse to restore traffic flow [1]. However, the region continued to face volatile weather conditions. Subsequent rain-related shutdowns on the highway led to more than 600 vehicles becoming stranded [3].
The human cost of the weather-related disasters in the region has risen sharply. Officials said the death toll reached 23 following the renewed highway shutdowns and continued rainfall [3].
Emergency crews and restoration teams worked to clear the debris from the highway to reopen the connection between Jammu and Srinagar. The instability of the slopes in the Ramsoo block remains a primary concern as rain continues to lash the region.
“A massive landslide in the Gangroo area of Ramsoo block blocked the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway.”
The recurring nature of these landslides on NH-44 highlights the vulnerability of critical infrastructure in Jammu & Kashmir during the monsoon season. The high death toll and the stranding of hundreds of vehicles underscore the urgent need for improved slope stabilization and more resilient routing to prevent the region from being severed from essential supply lines during extreme weather events.
