Ramban, May 8 -- The two gates of the Baglihar Hydroelectric Power Project Dam built on the Chenab River in Ramban have been opened.

The dam water is released due to heavy rainfall in Jammu and Kashmir, which might cause floods in the region.

The official said several vehicles have been halted on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway due to a landslide in Chamba.

Speaking to ANI on Thursday, Deputy Traffic Inspector (DTI) Udhampur, Javed Kataria, said, "A landslide happened in Chamba due to heavy rainfall in the region. That's why the roads are completely blocked. The restoration work is going on under the supervision of senior officials...Hopefully, the road will be open again in 3-4 hours."

Earlier on May 6, all gates of the Baglihar ...