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Rainfall Floods Bandipora Road, NH-44 Traffic Stalls

5/21/2026

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  • Rainfall on 19-05-2026 caused waterlogging and road damage near Darul Uloom Rahimiya in Bandipora, disrupting traffic.
  • From 19-05-2026 1600 hrs to 20-05-2026 1600 hrs, NH-44 traffic slowed due to three heavy-vehicle breakdowns and herds crossing.
  • Traffic police advised lane discipline, daytime travel only and no overtaking because of stone-throwing, landslides and herd movement.
  • Local residents appealed for immediate road restoration and flood-prevention measures.