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Waterlogging and Road Damage Disrupt Bandipora After Heavy Rainfall
5/22/2026, 12:02:50 AM
Flooding of Srinagar-Bandipora Road Near Darul Uloom Rahimiya
Heavy rain on Thursday caused severe waterlogging along the Srinagar-Bandipora road near the Darul Uloom Rahimiya seminary in Bandipora district, Jammu and Kashmir, damaging the road and allowing water and mud to enter nearby houses.
On-the-Ground Impact
Residents reported rainwater mixed with mud flooding their homes, damaging belongings and creating immediate distress. Families worked to clear water while urging authorities to repair the road and prevent further ingress.
Traffic Disruption on NH-44
From 1600 hrs on 19 May 2026 to 1600 hrs on 20 May 2026, traffic on NH-44 slowed due to single-lane conditions between Marog and Kishtwari Pather, three heavy-motor-vehicle breakdowns between Ramban and Nachlana, and the passage of ten nomadic herds.
Official Traffic Police Advisory
The Jammu and Kashmir Traffic Police advised lane discipline, avoidance of overtaking, and daytime travel only, warning that night travel could be hazardous because of stone-shooting risk, landslides, construction between Ramban and Banihal, and nomadic herd movements.
Community Appeals and Criticism
Local families appealed for immediate road restoration and flood-prevention measures, emphasizing urgency and calling for coordinated action to protect homes from further water ingress.
Why It Matters / Impact
The disruption hampers regional connectivity on a major highway, threatens public safety, and adds burden to commuters and residents whose property and daily activities are affected by the flooding.
Key Data & Timeline
- Single-lane stretch: Marog – Kishtwari Pather
- HMV breakdowns: 3 (Ramban – Nachlana)
- Nomadic herds: 10 crossing Nachlana-Banihal; 4 additional herds in transit
- Observation period: 19 May 2026 1600 hrs – 20 May 2026 1600 hrs
Gaps & Outlook
Authorities are assessing restoration and relief measures, but detailed damage estimates for the road and affected households have not been released. Ongoing monitoring of landslide risk and construction activity will guide future mitigation.
Verbatim Quotes
- “From 19-05-2026, 1600 hrs to 20-05-2026, 1600 hrs, slow traffic movement was observed on NH-44 due to single-lane conditions between Marog and Kishtwari Pather, in addition to the breakdown of 03 HMV between Ramban and Nachlana, and the movement of 10 nomadic herds (crossing Nachlana-Banihal).” — Jammu and Kashmir Traffic Police advisory
- “Owing to the ongoing movement of 04 nomadic herds, traffic on the single-lane stretch from Marog to Kishtwari Pather is likely to slow down.” — Jammu and Kashmir Traffic Police advisory
- “Commuters are advised to follow lane discipline and avoid overtaking.” — Jammu and Kashmir Traffic Police advisory
- “Passengers/LMV operators are advised to prefer the journey on the Jammu-Srinagar NHW during daytime.” — Jammu and Kashmir Traffic Police advisory
- “Night travel should be avoided due to the apprehension of shooting stones!” — Jammu and Kashmir Traffic Police advisory
- “landslides, movement of nomads towards the valley as well as ongoing construction work between Ramban and Banihal, which may cause inconvenience to commuters," said Jammu and Kashmir Traffic police advisory.” said Jammu and Kashmir Traffic police advisory.
