Srinagar-Jammu national highway remains closed for second day; hundreds of tourists stranded

Srinagar-Jammu National Highway remains closed for a second day, stranding hundreds of tourists amid ongoing snow clearance efforts.

Hundreds of tourists remained stranded in Kashmir as the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway — the only all-weather road link connecting the valley with the rest of the country — was closed for traffic for the second day on Wednesday (January 28, 2026).

The closure of the highway has left many travellers stuck in Srinagar.

"I have been stuck here for the last two days. We had come here to enjoy snow, but it is this snow that has become our punishment," Kailash, a tourist from Rajasthan told PTI Videos. He appealed to the authorities to clear the road "anyhow" and "allow us to go as our families are waiting for us".

"The flights were cancelled yesterday and now the fare has increased. They are asking for at least 20-25 thousand. We request you to clear the road as it is causing us distress. If this approach remains, then next time no tourist will come to Kashmir, we will not come for sure if it continues like this," he added.

Another tourist, Mohit Sharma, said the closure of the highway for the second day has caused many hardships to the people.

"They are not allowing traffic even after the weather has improved. We want to go home, but are stuck here unfortunately. It is causing us many hardships. We are forced to spend extra than our budget. We want them to allow traffic so that the people who are stranded and have nowhere to go, could leave," Mr. Sharma said.