News Patiala 12 th July: The flood-like situation in Ambala has caused major disruptions to transportation in the region. Four national highways leading from Delhi to Chandigarh, Punjab, Himachal, and Jammu Kashmir have been temporarily closed due to flooding, cutting off Ambala’s connectivity with these states.
The affected highways include the Ambala-Jalandhar National Highway, the Panchkula-Yamunanagar National Highway, and the Ambala-Hissar Highway. The closure of these highways is causing major inconvenience for people from Haryana, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, and Delhi who travel through Ambala.
The flooding is also causing safety concerns. On Monday, a bus overturned in the strong current of the Markanda River while crossing the Panchkula-Yamunanagar National Highway. The 27 passengers on board were safely rescued by the police.
The situation in Ambala remains fluid, and it is unclear when the highways will be reopened. In the meantime, travelers are advised to avoid the area if possible.