In Jammu and Kashmir, the strategic Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH44) was reopened following a brief blockade caused by mudslides at several places in Ramban district triggered by overnight heavy rains. AIR Jammu Correspondent reports that the blockade had brought hundreds of vehicles, including a convoy of Amarnath pilgrims, to a halt at different locations on the National Highway in the morning today.<br />''<br />''<span style="color: #222222;">Overnight heavy rains in the wee hours led to mudslides and shooting stones in many areas. However, men and machines were deployed soon by the national highway clearing agency and the highway was cleared of debris and the stranded vehicles have been allowed to proceed to their destinations.</span><br />