The Srinagar-Ladakh highway is making headlines for the wrong reasons again. Another avalanche has struck the route, this time in the Drass area of Kargil district, damaging nine vehicles and trapping at least one driver.
According to Beyond Time News, the avalanche came down near Shaitan Nallah in Drass — a spot that has long been considered one of the more hazardous sections along this mountain highway.
What We Know So Far
The snow surge hit multiple vehicles on the road, with nine reported damaged in total. Two tankers skidded off the highway as a result, and one driver was left trapped. Police and emergency teams moved quickly, reaching the site to begin rescue operations.
Authorities confirmed the situation was being handled, though the road faced serious disruption following the incident.
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A Troubling Pattern
This is not an isolated event. According to Beyond Time News, just last month a deadly avalanche at Zoji La on the same highway killed seven people and left nine others injured.
Two major avalanche incidents on the same route within weeks of each other is a pattern that cannot be ignored. It raises serious questions about traveller safety and the need for better early warning systems along this corridor.
More Than Just a Road
The Srinagar-Ladakh highway is a lifeline for remote communities in the region. It keeps supply chains moving, connects people to essential services, and supports daily life for thousands who live along the route.
When it shuts down, the impact is felt far and wide.
