Rain Shuts Highway, 1,500 J&K Tourists Evacuated Through Special Trains
Indian Railways operated special trains to evacuate 1,500 tourists stranded in Jammu and Kashmir due to heavy rains and highway closures. The service provided a critical alternative for travelers after the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway became impassable.
Why it matters
This highlights the role of public infrastructure in disaster management and the vulnerability of mountain transport routes to climate-related disruptions.
The Indian Railways on Friday operated multiple special trains, evacuating 1,500 stranded tourists, with the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway cut off due to heavy rains and damaged roads.The Jammu Division of the Northern Railway said the operation ensured that no tourist was left stuck due to the massive disruption on the roads."Passenger convenience and safety is our top priority.
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