Jammu, July 23 -- Mudslides blocked the Jammu-Srinagar national highway in Ramban district on Wednesday, prompting suspension of vehicular traffic and leaving hundreds of people, including Amarnath pilgrims, stranded, officials said.
Torrential rains continued across Jammu region for the third day on Wednesday.
However, there is no immediate threat of floods anywhere even as most of the water bodies, including rivers and streams, are in spate due to the rising water levels, the officials said.
They said the district authorities are closely monitoring the weather situation and have taken necessary measures to tackle any situation amid a flash flood alert by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) till July 24.
A mudslide due to flash f...