11 Killed in Cloudburst and Landslide in J&K’s Ramban and Reasi Districts

At least 11 people lost their lives in separate incidents of cloudburst and landslide triggered by heavy rains in Jammu and Kashmir’s Ramban and Reasi districts.

 

 

Officials said that late Friday night, heavy rains followed by a cloudburst struck the Rajgarh area of Ramban district, leading to the death of four people, while one person remains missing. Rescue teams have launched a search operation in the area.

 

 

 

 

“Just now spoke to DC Ramban Mohammad Alyas Khan. Cloudburst in Rajgarh area resulting in the unfortunate casualty of four persons. The fifth one is missing and the search is going on. Meanwhile, there is no injured. Rescue operation is on. Every possible assistance being provided. I am in constant touch.”

In another tragedy, seven members of a family were killed when a landslide struck their house in Badder village of Mahore in Reasi district early Saturday morning. All seven bodies have been recovered, officials confirmed.

 

 

 

 

 

“Anguished by the cloudburst & rain-triggered landslides in Reasi & Ramban. Condolences to the bereaved families. Spoke to Senior Officials and took stock of the situation. Rescue and relief operations are underway. All possible assistance is being provided to the affected.”

 

 

 

 

Heavy rains across Jammu and Kashmir has caused massive destruction in recent weeks, leaving more than 180 people dead, including many pilgrims.

 

 

Heavy rains have badly damaged infrastructure. Train services between Katra and the rest of the country have been suspended for the fifth straight day and the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway remains shut after being washed away at several points.

 

 

In view of the worsening situation, authorities have ordered all government and private schools in the Jammu division to stay closed till August 30.