<h1>Supply chain losses after highway closure from record rainfall: contract, sale, insurance and disaster relief claims</h1> Closure and damage to the Jammu-Srinagar national highway following record rainfall disrupted apple supply chains, causing delayed deliveries, spoilage of perishable goods and steep market price collapses that have left growers and traders facing severe financial losses. Legal issues include potential claims under contract and sale statutes for spoiled consignments, insurance coverage disputes (cargo and business interruption), entitlement to disaster relief or government compensation, and questions about state obligations to maintain critical infrastructure and implement emergency transport or storage measures. Parties should document losses, preserve evidence, and consider statutory remedies and insurance claims while seeking administrative relief.