Srinagar, Jan 2: A terrifying landslide struck the Baramulla stretch of the vital Srinagar-Baramulla-Uri highway (NH-1) on Friday morning, sending massive boulders and tons of soil cascading onto the road and halting traffic completely.
Eyewitnesses described the horror as huge rocks tumbled down the mountainside, forcing drivers to abandon vehicles and flee for safety. A viral PTI video captures the chaos: motorists leaping from cars as debris rains down, narrowly escaping disaster.
No casualties reported so far, but authorities rushed to clear the blockage amid ongoing risks from unstable slopes.
The incident unfolds during Kashmir’s brutal Chilla-e-Kalan, a 40-day harsh winter phase with sub-zero nights and relentless cold snaps.
Dense fog blankets the Valley, while higher reaches like Gulmarg, Pahalgam, and Sonamarg battle heavy snowfall. Srinagar logged a chilling minimum of 0.1°C Friday, down from 2.2°C Thursday, under clear skies worsening the freeze.
Meteorologists predict largely dry weather ahead, but fragile roads remain vulnerable.
NH-1, a key lifeline for north Kashmir and security convoys, faces repeated disruptions this season. Officials urge caution, with clearance ops underway to restore flow
