NDTV Explainer: Strategic Significance Of Z-Morh Tunnel In Jammu And Kashmir
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the strategically important Z-Morh tunnel in Jammu and Kashmir today. A project that will connect Gagangir to Sonamarg, giving all-weather access to the region to the Kashmir valley. The Z-Morh, also known as the Sonamarg Tunnel, spans 6.5 km, with 6.05 km of additional roads. It is located at an altitude of 8,562 feet. The road from Gagangir to Sonamarg is infamous for being avalanche-prone and unsafe during winters, making access to Sonamarg difficult from Srinagar.
