Vaishno Devi Landslide: Heavy rains lashed Jammu and Kashmir and heavy rains in the state. Many areas have been affected by floods. There has been a major landslide on the route of the Vaishno Devi Yatra. 5 people were killed in the incident. 14 passengers were injured. Vaishno Devi Yatra has been stopped due to landslides. Another person was killed in the landslide incident. In such a situation, the number of people who lost their lives in this accident has increased from 5 to 6. Katra SDM Piyush Dotra said that the number of people killed in the landslide has reached 6. About 14 people have been injured. Their treatment is going on at Narayana Medical Centre, including Katra CHC.
According to the information received, some people were injured in the landslide near Ardhakumari. Rescue is underway. Vaishno Devi Yatra has been postponed due to bad weather. This information has been given by the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board.
Incessant rains in Jammu and Kashmir led to a landslide on the way to the Mata Vaishno Devi temple on the Trikuta hills of Reasi district on Tuesday afternoon. Many people were injured in the incident. The pilgrimage to the famous temple has been stopped following the incident, officials said.
Landslide near Ardhkunwari at 3 pm
The incident took place at around 3 pm near Indraprastha Restaurant in Ardh Kunwari. The incident took place about halfway through a curved route of 12-km winding route leading to the temple on the hill, officials said.
The yatra on the Himkoti route was postponed since morning, but the yatra continued on the old route till 1.30 pm. However, the authorities decided to postpone the yatra on the route till further orders in view of the torrential rains.
The cloudburst in Doda was triggered by the thunderstorm of the Tabi river, flooding many areas
The Tabi river has taken a strong form due to a cloudburst in Doda. The road near the fourth Tawi bridge has been washed away after the reservoirs were flooded due to incessant rains. 4 people have died in the rain and flood in Doda.
Officials said residential structures and other properties were heavily damaged in several areas. The district administration is on high alert, and rescue and relief operations are underway. Authorities have urged residents, especially those living in low-lying and hilly areas, to be cautious due to intermittent rains.
About The Author
