# Jammu-Srinagar highway closures and pilgrimage impacts > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/jammusrinagar-highway-landslide-disruptions > Updated: 2026-08-25T06:59:51.000Z. Sources: 24. Developments: 5. The Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) continues to face disruptions due to landslides, rockfalls, and intense rainfall. Earlier disruptions led to the postponement of the Amarnath Yatra and Vaishno Devi pilgrimages, prompting Northern Railway to operate a special eight-coach MEMU service between Srinagar and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra to assist stranded travelers. To manage movement, Traffic Police issued advisories recommending alternate routes, such as the old road via Jawahar Tunnel or the Patnitop route, and restricting travel to specific daytime windows. Heavy motor vehicles have been permitted only on alternate days following the passage of Amarnath Yatra convoys. In response to road conditions, authorities have advised against night travel between Ramban and Banihal due to risks of landslides and shooting stones. On July 31, heavy rain rendered the road surface slushy and slippery, forcing a full shutdown of the section between Udhampur and Banihal. This led the Shri Amarnath Shrine Board to relocate registration and e-KYC services to the Bhagwati Nagar base camp. Weather warnings persist as the Meteorological Centre Srinagar predicts light to moderate rain and thundershowers through mid-August, with risks of flash floods, mudslides, and waterlogging. Commuters face ongoing single-lane stretches at Dalwas in Udhampur and between Marog and Kishtwar Pathar due to uneven surfaces and vehicle breakdowns. By late August, the Traffic Police issued further advisories due to inclement weather and shooting stones. Movement of gas tankers remains restricted between 7 am and 3 pm, while inflammable material transport is permitted only between 5 pm and 5 am beyond Chenani. The Meteorological Centre Srinagar has extended warnings of hot, humid weather with rain spells through early September, noting that intense localized showers could trigger further landslides and flash floods. ## Claims - The Jammu‑Srinagar National Highway (NH‑44) was closed for the second consecutive day due to heavy rainfall. (corroborated by 6 sources) - Repair work is ongoing on the Ladha‑Samroli stretch in Udhampur district. (corroborated by 6 sources) - The Shri Amarnath Shrine Board shifted registration and token distribution facilities from the Tawi Riverfront to the Bhagwati Nagar base camp. (corroborated by 6 sources) - No fresh batch of pilgrims was allowed to leave the Bhagwati Nagar base camp for the Kashmir Valley. (corroborated by 5 sources) - Approximately 450,000 pilgrims have visited the Amarnath shrine since the pilgrimage began on July 3. (corroborated by 4 sources) - The Amarnath pilgrimage is scheduled to conclude on August 28, coinciding with Raksha Bandhan. (corroborated by 4 sources) - Government and private schools in Ramban and Doda districts were ordered closed due to the weather. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The National Highways Authority of India began slope widening and debris clearance on the highway. (corroborated by 2 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-25: Jammu and Kashmir issues travel advisory amid landslide risks Authorities in Jammu and Kashmir have issued travel advisories for the NH-44 highway due to landslides and shooting stones, amid weather warnings for flash floods and intense rain. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jammu-and-kashmir-issues-travel-advisory-amid-landslide-risks ### 2026-08-15: Jammu and Kashmir weather warning triggers traffic advisories Weather authorities warn of flash floods and landslides in Jammu and Kashmir due to heavy rain, while traffic on the Jammu-Srinagar Highway remains regulated due to poor road conditions. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jammu-and-kashmir-weather-warning-triggers-traffic-advisories ### 2026-07-31: Amarnath Yatra Halted as Rain-Closes Jammu‑Srinagar Highway Heavy rain closed the Jammu‑Srinagar highway, halting the Amarnath Yatra convoy and moving registration from the Tawi Riverfront to Bhagwati Nagar; no new pilgrims allowed to travel. 13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jammusrinagar-national-highway-closed-for-landslide-restoration-work ### 2026-07-26: Jammu‑Srinagar Highway traffic advisory issued amid rain‑triggered landslides Jammu‑Srinagar Highway (NH‑44) remains under traffic advisory as rain‑induced landslides threaten safety; non‑essential travel barred, limited windows for cars and heavy vehicles, alternate routes advised. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jammusrinagar-highway-traffic-advisory-issued-amid-landslides ### 2026-07-24: Jammu‑Srinagar Highway Remains Closed Amid Landslides, Special Train Runs Landslides from heavy rain kept the Jammu‑Srinagar highway (NH‑44) closed for a second day; a special train between Srinagar and Katra was launched to move stranded travelers and delayed pilgrims, while major宗教 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jammusrinagar-highway-remains-closed-amid-landslides-special-train-runs --- Cite as: Jammu-Srinagar highway closures and pilgrimage impacts. 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