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Highway Restoration May Take 20–25 Days, Alternate Routes Available”: CM Omar Abdullah

In Jammu
August 31, 2025

Ramban, Aug 31 (KNC): Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday inspected the damaged stretches of National Highway-44 at Marog and Bali Nallah in Ramban district, which has been hit by flash floods and cloudbursts in recent days.

 

As per news agency Kashmir News Corner — KNC, CM Omar said, “Inspection is being done. Highways have been damaged. I have talked to NHAI and the district administrations. They say it will take 20–25 days for restoration; however, alternate routes are available.”

 

On the recent cloudburst in Rajgarh, Omar Abdullah said, “MLA spoke with me yesterday on phone. I immediately spoke with my officers and we announced a relief for them. DC and SP reached the spot. Arrangements were made by the Red Cross too. We will do whatever more is needed.” (KNC)