The Katra region of Jammu and Kashmir has received the highest rainfall. In fact, authorities have closed certain routes due to the threat of landslides. Among them is the new track to reach Mata Vaishno Devi Temple! In addition to this, the chopper service is suspended. Here are the details of the closed route to Vaishno Devi mandir.
J&K’s Katra Received Highest Rainfall
Severe rainfall was recorded in several areas of Jammu and Kashmir, with Katra recording the area’s all-time greatest precipitation with 315.4mm of “extremely” heavy downpours. Rainfall was recorded in other areas of Jammu and Kashmir as well, like Jammu, Banihal, and Batote. In the meantime, authorities have stopped all public and private schools in the Ramban and Doda districts for the student’s safety.
According to a report by Greater Kashmir, Deputy Commissioner Doda stated that students must be informed, well in advance, about the closure of the schools so that they do not venture out. Additionally, Chief Education Officer Ramban urged school administrators to help students reach home.
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New Track To Vaishno Devi Temple Closed!
The new track to the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine has been closed to visitors due to the fear of a landslip during the intense rain in Jammu & Kashmir. The Katra town in the Reasi area of Jammu and Kashmir reportedly had the highest rainfall in the previous 43 years.
The helicopter service to the shrine has also been suspended till further notice due to the bad weather. According to officials, pilgrims can use the old trail to get to the shrine at the summit of Trikuta Hills.
While this was happening, the Jammu region was battered by torrential rains overnight, suspending traffic on the Jammu-Srinagar national highway. Additionally, schools in the districts of Doda and Kishtwar have been instructed to close. The choice was made for the students’ safety because of the rising flood levels in the Chenab River and its tributaries due to the persistent rain. In Ramban district, mudslides and landslides occurred at many locations along the Jammu-Srinagar national highway.
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This was because of heavy rains that pounded large portions of the Jammu division overnight that caused the authorities to halt traffic.
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