The National Highway-44 (NH-44) in Ramban district was blocked due to incessant rains on Tuesday. According to Deputy Commissioner of Ramban Mussarat Zia on social media handle X informed that movement on NH-44 has been blocked due to incessant rains and asked people to avoid travelling today on the same.“NH-44 blocked at Cafeteria Morh, near Ramban due to incessant rains. People are advised to check TCUs for updates and avoid travelling today,” Deputy Commissioner Ramban posted on X.#WATCH | J&K: Restoration work at NH-44 after it was blocked at Cafeteria Morh, near Ramban due to incessant rains. pic.twitter.com/vKEhs22elf— ANI (@ANI) October 17, 2023He further informed that all the government and private schools up to high secondary level have been closed on Tuesday, keeping the safety in mind due to continuous rains.“In view of continuous rains since yesterday, all Government and Private schools up to Hr. Sec level in District Ramban shall remain closed today. However, exams, if any, shall be held as per the notified date,” he said further.The India Meteorological Department has predicted isolated heavy rain with the possibility of lightning and thunderstorms in several districts of Jammu and Kashmir for October 17.
