The closure of the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway due to heavy rains and flash floods has severely impacted Kashmir’s apple farmers, leading to thousands of tons of apples rotting in stranded trucks. Protests erupted as growers accused the government of inaction and demanded immediate restoration of the highway, which is crucial for their livelihood. With horticulture vital to Jammu and Kashmir’s economy, leaders have called for the highway’s management to be transferred to the Army, citing their efficiency in crisis response. The situation underscores the need for better infrastructure planning and disaster management in the region to safeguard the interests of local farmers and the economy.