Kargil, July 1 (NVI): The Zanskar–Kargil road was blocked on Wednesday after a flash flood struck Shafat Nallah in Kargil district, disrupting traffic on the vital route, officials said.
An official that the sudden flash flood triggered a heavy flow of debris onto the road, forcing the suspension of vehicular movement.
He said road clearance operations have been launched and efforts are underway to restore connectivity at the earliest.
Meanwhile, the District Emergency Operations Centre (DEOC), Kargil, has advised commuters to avoid the route until the road is cleared and to remain in touch with local authorities for updates on the restoration work. (NVI)
