Landslides in Jammu and Kashmir continue to disrupt movement and travel. A deputy chief minister and a Member of Parliament had a narrow escape, showing how quickly slope failures can threaten road users in the Himalayan region.
The immediate issue is not only personal safety but also the interruption of road access and local connectivity. Officials are dealing with an ongoing weather-linked hazard that is keeping transport routes vulnerable.
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