Ground Zero Report on Jammu-Srinagar NHW-44 Closed, Schools Shut, Authorities Urge Public to Avoid Travel Slug-0309ZS_RBN_NHW_SSP_R By Raja Rehber Jamal  Location-Ramban  Anchor:Heavy rains have once again thrown life out of gear in Jammu and Kashmir. The Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NHW-44) remains closed, and schools across Ramban, Doda, and Kishtwar districts have been shut as torrential rains continue to lash the region.   Torrential rains have triggered landslides, mudslides, and shooting stones at several stretches of NHW-44 between Banihal and Udhampur, leaving hundreds of vehicles stranded.   Administration is on high alert as water levels continue to rise in rivers and streams of Ramban and adjoining areas.    The Jammu-Srinagar NHW-44 is worst-hit between Banihal–Ramban and Nashri–Udhampur stretches, where massive landslides, mudslides, shooting stones, and road sinking have blocked key points like Shalgadi Nallah, Nachlana, Ramsoo, Higni, Seri, Mehad, T2 Tunnel, and Thard in Udhampur district.   Hundreds of vehicles are stranded as men and machinery are struggling to restore road connectivity, but heavy rains are hampering the clearance operation.   SSP Traffic NHW-44 Ramban, Raja Adil, along with senior officers, personally visited Marog, Mehad, and T2 Tunnel areas to assess the situation. Authorities say men and machinery are working round the clock, but continuous rainfall is hampering restoration efforts.   While confirming the status of highway, DySP Traffic NHW-44 Surinder Pal Singh, who is present on the spot, said that Jammu-Srinagar NHW-44 is closed due to landslides, mudslide triggered by torrential rains at several places.     He urged travelers not to venture out until weather improves and the highway is restored.    He has also appealed to people not to believe in rumors and follow only official advisories.    As torrential rains continue, the administration has urged people to avoid unnecessary travel and stay away from water bodies and landslide-prone areas.    Traffic Police has also advised commuters to follow official advisories on social media and TCUs before planning their journey.    Feed.  Shots  Byte of DySP Traffic Surinder Pal Singh.  Regards Raja Rehber Jamal Chenab Valley E-mail :- rehberjamal12@gmail.com, rehberjamal12@rediffmail.com Mob:- 8803163150, 7006027038 , 7051440613