JAMMU: Traffic Police today issued advisory asking drivers and passengers not to start journey on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway without confirming the weather status and road condition.
“As per advisory issued by the Traffic Police, people in general and passengers and drivers in particular are advised not to start their journey on the national highway from Jammu to Srinagar and vice versa without confirming the road and weather status from Traffic Control Rooms at Ramban, Jammu and Srinagar,” official spokesperson here said.
He said that the advisory has been issued on the basis of weather reports which predict moderate to heavy snowfall especially in Banihal to Jawahar Tunnel sector and Jawahar Tunnel to Qazigund sector from February 1 to 3.
Besides, heavy to moderate rainfall in Ramban area, which may trigger landslides on the highway between Ramban-Ramsoo sector. (Agencies)
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