Heavy rainfall blocks NH-44 in J&K's Ramban, schools closed

The National Highway-44 in Ramban district has been blocked due to heavy rainfall, leading to the closure of schools and urging people to avoid traveling. The Deputy Commissioner of Ramban, Mussarat Zia, posted on social media to inform the public about the road closure and advised them to stay updated through Traffic Control Units (TCUs). The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a forecast for isolated heavy rain, lightning, and thunderstorms in several districts of Jammu and Kashmir on October 17.