Latest Updates

Date: 23/01/2026
Weather & Road स्थिति इस प्रकार है:

Chamba–Pathankot: Raining | Road: Through

Chamba Jot: Snowing (≈ 8 inches) | Road: Blocked

Chowari: Raining | Road: Through

Khairi: Snowing (≈ 6 inches) | Road: Blocked

Tissa: Snowing (≈ 3 inches) | Road: Through

Bharmour: Raining | Road: Through

Dalhousie: Snowing (≈ 2 inches) | Road: Blocked

Pangi: Snowing (≈ 6 inches) | Road: Through

Holi: Raining | Road: Blocked

Holi: Raining | Road: Through

⚠️ Travel Advisory:
Snowfall-affected routes are currently blocked. Travelers are advised to avoid Chamba Jot, Khairi, and Dalhousie routes until clearance updates are issued. Drive cautiously on rain-affected sections.

Source: District Chamba Police
(Weather, Road & Situation Status Report dated 23/01/2026

Weather Alert – Chamba District
As per the India Meteorological Department (IMD), adverse weather is expected in Chamba on 22–23 January 2026.
🔹 22 Jan 2026 – Yellow Alert: Light to moderate rain/snow with strong winds
🔹 23 Jan 2026 – Orange Alert: Heavy rain/snow and strong storm conditions
🌧️ Risks include landslides in some areas due to rain, snowfall, and high winds.
🚫 Travelers are advised to avoid trekking, high-altitude routes, and unnecessary travel during this period.
📡 Follow official advisories and stay updated via Radio/Television.
🆘 In emergencies, contact local administration or Toll Free 1077.

Source: District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), Chamba | India Meteorological Department (IMD)

Jammu–Srinagar NH-44 Traffic Advisory | 22 Jan 2026
From 20-01-2026, 1800 hrs to 21-01-2026, 1800 hrs, slow movement was observed on NH-44 due to single-lane traffic at Banihal, Dewal, Nashri–Dalwas and between Marog & Kishtwari Pathar, along with HMV breakdowns on NH-44.
Passengers/LMV operators are advised to prefer daytime travel on Jammu–Srinagar NHW. Night travel should be avoided due to the risk of shooting stones, landslides, and ongoing construction between Ramban and Banihal.
Commuters are advised to follow lane discipline; overtaking and wrong-lane driving will cause congestion.
NH-44 (Jammu–Srinagar National Highway):
Subject to fair weather and better road conditions, LMVs, Passenger Vehicles, HPVs, Private Cars & HMVs (Good Carriers) shall be allowed from both sides on Jammu–Srinagar NH-44 (Jammu towards Srinagar and vice-versa).
TCU Jammu/Srinagar shall coordinate with TCU Ramban regarding road conditions.
SFs Convoy Movement:
Subject to fair weather and good road conditions, Security Forces vehicles shall be allowed from both sides on Jammu–Srinagar NH-44 (Jammu ↔ Srinagar) after confirming NHW status from TCU Ramban.
Kishtwar–Sinthan–Anantnag NH-244:
The road is closed for vehicular movement due to fresh snow accumulation.
SSG Road (Srinagar–Sonamarg–Gumari–Kargil):
Subject to fair weather and good road condition (after BRO green signal), traffic shall be allowed from Srinagar towards Kargil.
LMVs followed by HMVs (up to 08 tyres) with anti-skid chains shall be allowed from Sonamarg towards Kargil between 1100 hrs to 1500 hrs.
Motorists are advised to carry anti-skid chains for better grip on slippery roads.
TCU Srinagar & PCR Kargil will inform all concerned about the cutoff timing.
SFs Convoy moving from Srinagar to Kargil should plan movement so that civil traffic is not disturbed.
Mughal Road (Jammu–Poonch–Shopian–Srinagar):
Subject to fair weather and good road condition (after green signal from GREF), LMVs Passenger/Private Cars with anti-skid chains shall be allowed from both sides (Jammu ↔ Srinagar via Poonch).
Vehicles shall be allowed from Chandimarg (Baffliaz) towards Shopian and Herpora (Shopian) towards Poonch between 1030 hrs to 1430 hrs.
No vehicle shall be allowed after the cutoff timing.
TCU Jammu & TCU Srinagar will inform all concerned.
Advisory – Travel Before Confirmation:
People are advised to undertake journeys only after confirming road status from Traffic Control Units:
Jammu: 0191-2459048, 0191-2740550, 9419147732, 103
Srinagar: 0194-2450022, 2485308, 18001807081, 103
Ramban: 9419993745, 1800-180-7043
Udhampur: 8491928625
PCR Kishtwar: 9906154100
PCR Kargil: 9541902330, 9541902331

Source: Traffic Police Headquarters J&K, Jammu / Srinagar

Lahaul–Spiti Full Road Status Update | 12 Jan 2026 (0800 hrs)
• Darcha–Shinkula: OPEN – up to 18 km for all vehicles; up to 39 km only for 4×4 with snow chains (10:00 AM–3:00 PM)
• Darcha–Sarchu–Leh (NH-003): CLOSED till further orders
• Keylong–Darcha (NH-003): OPEN
• Keylong–Atal Tunnel (NH-003): OPEN
• Atal Tunnel–Manali (NH-003): OPEN
• Gramphu–Palchan via Rohtang: CLOSED till further orders
• Tandi–Udaipur: OPEN
• Udaipur–Tindi–Kadhar Nullah: OPEN
• Kaza–Losar (NH-505): OPEN (movement allowed as per advisory)
• Sumdo–Kaza (NH-505): OPEN
• Gramphu–Losar via Kunzum Pass: CLOSED till summer 2026
• SCP Chandertal: CLOSED till summer 2026
• Koksar–Gramphu: CLOSED till further orders
🌦️ Weather: Mostly partly cloudy / clear across open routes
📌 Source: Lahaul & Spiti Police

J&K Traffic & Road Advisory Update – 29 Dec 2025
🚧 NH-44 Jammu–Srinagar Highway: Slow movement observed due to single-lane traffic at Banihal, Dewal, Nashri–Dalwas, Marog–Kishtwari Pather and breakdown of 3 HMV vehicles. Travelers advised daytime travel only; avoid night movement due to HMV operations between Nashri Tunnel–Navayug Tunnel. Lane discipline strictly advised.
🚗 Traffic Movement (Subject to fair weather & road condition):
• NH-44: LMVs, Passenger vehicles, HPVs, Private Cars & HMVs (Good carriers) allowed both sides.
• SF Convoy: Allowed on NH-44 after clearance from TCU Ramban.
• NH-244 Kishtwar–Sinthan–Anantnag: Only LMVs allowed after NHIDCL green signal; movement via PP Parana & PP Daksum (1000–1400 hrs).
• SSG Road (Srinagar–Sonamarg–Gumri): Regulated movement after BRO clearance; anti-skid chains mandatory.
– Minamarg → Srinagar: 0800–1130 hrs
– Sonamarg → Kargil: 1300–1600 hrs
• Mughal Road: LMVs/Private Cars with anti-skid chains allowed after GREF clearance; Chandimarg–Shopian–Herpora–Poonch (1030–1430 hrs).
⚠️ Advisory: Confirm road status before travel; carry anti-skid chains; no movement after cut-off timings.
Source: Traffic Police Headquarters, J&K (Jammu/Srinagar)

J&K Traffic Advisory | 28 Dec 2025 | Snow & Winter Travel Update

NH-44 Jammu–Srinagar: Slow movement reported due to single-lane stretches at Balinalla, Dewal, Nashri–Dalwas & Marog–Kishtwari Pather and breakdown of 2 HMV trucks.
➡️ LMVs advised to travel during daytime only. Avoid night travel as HMV movement between Nashri Tunnel & Navyug Tunnel may cause congestion. Lane discipline is mandatory.
NH-44 Movement (subject to fair weather):
• LMVs, Passenger vehicles, HPVs & HMVs (goods carriers) allowed from both sides (Jammu ↔ Srinagar).
• SFs convoy allowed after confirmation from TCU Ramban.
NH-244 Kishtwar–Sinthan–Anantnag:
• Only LMVs permitted, after green signal from NHIDCL.
• Movement allowed 1000–1400 hrs between PP Parana & PP Daksum.
SSG Road (Srinagar–Sonamarg–Gumri):
• Regulated traffic after BRO clearance.
• Minamarg → Srinagar: 0800–1130 hrs
• Sonamarg → Kargil: 1300–1600 hrs
• Anti-skid chains mandatory; no movement after cut-off.
Mughal Road:
• After GREF clearance, LMVs with anti-skid chains allowed both sides via Poonch–Shopian.
• Chandimarg (Baffliaz) ↔ Herpora (Shopian): 1030–1430 hrs only.

Travel Advisory: Confirm road status with Traffic Control Units before starting.

Source: Traffic Police Headquarters, J&K (Jammu/Srinagar)

Lahaul & Spiti Road Update (26 Dec 2025 | 08:00 hrs)
🚧 Key Road Status
• Darcha–Shinkula: Traffic allowed only for 4×4 vehicles with snow chains (black ice, slippery stretch).
• Darcha–Sarchu (NH-003): ❌ Closed till further orders.
• Keylong–Darcha / Keylong–Atal Tunnel / Atal Tunnel–Manali (NH-003): ✅ Open.
• Gramphu–Palchan via Rohtang (NH-003): ❌ Closed.
• Tandi–Udaipur / Udaipur–Tindi (Kadhu Nullah): ✅ Open.
• Gramphu–Lossar via Kunzum Top: ❌ Closed till further orders.
• Kaza–Lossar / Sumdo–Kaza (NH-505): ✅ Open.
• SCP Chanderthal: ❌ Closed till summer 2026.
🌥 Weather: Cloudy across the region.
⚠️ Travelers advised caution due to inclement weather, black ice, and limited communication in high-altitude stretches.

Source: Lahaul & Spiti Police (District Police Control Room)

Lahaul & Spiti Road Status Update (25 Dec 2025 | 08:00 AM)

🚧 Key Roads Status (Weather: Clear across region):
• Darcha–Shinkula: Open for 4x4 only, snow chains mandatory up to safe zone; slippery stretches due to black ice.
• Darcha–Sarchu–Leh (NH-003): Closed till further orders.
• Keylong–Darcha (NH-003): Open
• Keylong–Atal Tunnel (NH-003): Open
• Atal Tunnel–Manali (NH-003): Open
• Gramphu–Palchan via Rohtang: Closed till further orders.
• Tandi–Udaipur / Udaipur–Tindi–Kadhu Nullah: Open
• Gramphu–Lossar via Kunzum Top: Closed till further orders (as per advisory).
• Kaza–Lossar (NH-505) / Sumdo–Kaza (NH-505): Open
• SCP Chandertal: Closed till Summer 2026

⚠️ Travelers are advised to plan carefully, avoid closed stretches, and carry snow chains where required.

Source: Lahaul & Spiti Police

Lahaul & Spiti Road Status

Date & Time: 24 Dec 2025
Source: Lahaul & Spiti Police (Official Road Status Report)

🚧 Key Road Updates (Accurate & Verified):

Darcha → Shinkula: Traffic permitted only for 4×4 vehicles up to 18 ft. Roads slippery due to black ice; no communication in the area.

Darcha → Sarchu → Leh (NH-003): CLOSED till further orders.
Keylong → Darcha (NH-003): OPEN.

Keylong → Atal Tunnel (NH-003): OPEN.
Atal Tunnel → Manali (NH-003): OPEN.

Gramphu → Palchan via Rohtang (NH-003): CLOSED till further orders.

Tandi → Udaipur: OPEN.
Udaipur → Tindi (Kadhu Nullah): OPEN.

Gramphu → Lossar via Kunzum Top: CLOSED till further orders (as per advisory).

Kaza → Lossar (NH-505): OPEN.
Sumdo → Kaza (NH-505): OPEN.
SCP Chandertal: CLOSED till summer 2026.

🌤 Weather: Clear across most routes, but winter driving risks remain.
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Gulmarg Road Advisory (J&K)
⚠️ Tangmarg–Gulmarg Road Update:
Due to slippery road conditions, tempo travellers, PSVs, and vehicles with seating capacity above 10 passengers are not allowed beyond Tangmarg towards Gulmarg. Passengers must deboard at Tangmarg parking and proceed only in light motor vehicles fitted with proper anti-skid chains.
🚫 Mandatory Rule:
No vehicle without anti-skid chains will be permitted from Tangmarg to Gulmarg until weather and road conditions improve.

📢 Source: Traffic Police Rural Kashmir