Overnight rainfall wreaked havoc in Jammu and Kashmir’s Ramban district on Sunday morning. At least three people were killed and more than 100 were rescued after heavy rain triggered a flash flood in a village in Ramban. Images and videos on social media show extensive damage to property and infrastructure, including the blocking of the National Highway at multiple locations.
Intense Rainfall Wrecks Havoc In Jammu & Kashmir’s Ramban District
According to the Times of India, a cloudburst struck Seri Bagna village in Ramban, resulting in at least three fatalities. Additionally, over 100 people were rescued from regions affected by flash floods in Jammu and Kashmir. Rescue efforts are ongoing in the impacted areas.
As per the latest reports, about 40 residential houses were damaged after the flash flood hit Dharam Kund village. Despite the continuous downpours and cloudbursts, the local police promptly responded and were able to rescue more than 100 trapped villagers.
Images and videos surfacing on social media show vehicles being swept away in the flood, collapsed structures, and vehicles buried under debris. The local authorities revealed that the water level in a nearby nallah surged due to relentless rain. This triggered a flash flood that swept through Dharamkund village near the Chenab bridge in Jammu and Kashmir. So far, reports show that two hotels, several shops, and ten houses were completely destroyed, and 25-30 other buildings suffered partial damage.
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No Vehicular Movement On National Highway Amid Landslides
Continuous overnight rainfall triggered landslides and mudslides at several locations between Nashri and Banihal in Jammu and Kashmir, leading to the suspension of traffic along the vital Jammu-Srinagar National Highway. A spokesperson from the traffic department stated that vehicular movement on both sides of the highway has been halted. Authorities have also urged commuters to avoid travelling on the route until the weather conditions improve and the road is made safe for passage.
Local authorities have assured that rescue operations are still underway. Furthermore, restoration work on the highway and affected infrastructure can only begin once the weather improves in the area.
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We hope that the situation in Jammu and Kashmir’s Ramban improves soon.
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