Jammu and Kashmir: Several buildings and vehicles were damaged due to a landslide following heavy rains and hailstorm in Ramban district.
जम्मू-कश्मीर: रामबन में बादल फटने से तबाही, 5 लोगों की मौत, कई घर ज़मीदोज़
Ramban district of Jammu and Kashmir is currently facing a major natural disaster. Life has been completely affected due to the continuous heavy rains here and flood-like conditions have been created in many areas. The landslides occurring along with the rains have worsened the situation, making people feel scared and insecure.
Flash flood due to heavy rains
Heavy rains caused flash floods in a village in Ramban in the early hours of Sunday. More than 100 people were rescued safely with the help of relief teams. Officials said that due to continuous rains, there have been incidents of landslides and soil collapse at about 12 places between Nashri and Banihal on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway. Due to this, traffic on the highway had to be stopped. Three people died in a cloudburst incident in Seri Bagna village of Ramban district. Two real brothers Aqib Ahmed and Mohammad Saqib are also among the dead.
Flood damages about 40 houses
Heavy rains in Jammu region have killed 5 people in two days so far. In the latest case, two people, including a woman, lost their lives due to lightning in Arnas area of Reasi district late Saturday night. Another woman was injured in this accident. About 40 houses have been damaged due to sudden floods in Dharam Kund village of Ramban district. Despite continuous rain and cloudburst, the police reached the spot and rescued more than 100 villagers safely.
Many vehicles were washed away in the water due to floods
Officials said that many vehicles were washed away in the water due to floods. At the same time, the road has been completely closed due to landslides, soil collapse and stone falling at many places between Nashri to Banihal on Jammu-Srinagar National Highway. The traffic department has appealed to the people not to travel until the weather is fine and the roads are cleared.
Administration started relief and rescue work
Due to heavy rains, water has entered many houses, due to which people are leaving their homes and moving towards safer places. Children, elderly and sick people are facing the most trouble, who are most at risk in this situation. The administration has started relief and rescue work, but bad weather and inaccessible terrain are becoming a big obstacle in this work.
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