SRINAGAR: As per the official, clearance operation is likely to begin later today as the meteorological department forecast an improvement in the weather conditions. The Jammu-Srinagar highway remained shut on Friday for the third consecutive day due to the fresh snowfall and landslides at some places on the strategic 300 km-long road.
"Banihal received fresh snowfall while Ramsoo-Ramban stretch of the highway witnessed landslides due to heavy rain in the area. The highway will remain suspended till the landslide debris and accumulated snow is completely cleared", official said. As per the official reports there are over 17,00 vehicles, carrying passengers to the Kashmir Valley stranded at different places on the highway. Vehicles include trucks loaded with essential commodities and light motor vehicles.
Individuals from the local community have been distributing free food for the stranded people. Meanwhile there's also an hike in the prices due to the shortage of the essential commodities in Valley.