A cloudburst struck Bhagna village close to the Seri Bagna region in Jammu and Kashmir’s Ramban district on Sunday, resulting in the deaths of at least three individuals, two of whom were children.
J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah remarked that the government is consistently collaborating with local authorities to enable swift rescue efforts and that he will assess the plans for restoration, relief, and repairs later today.
He also encouraged residents to follow travel advisories and refrain from unnecessary movement in at high-risk regions. “For now, the focus remains on managing the situation on the ground.”
The unusual weather patterns caused significant landslides in the Ramban district, impacting vehicle traffic on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway.
The images provided by news agency ANI showed that vehicle movement was obstructed on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway due to multiple landslide occurrences.
A representative from the traffic department stated that vehicle passage on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway has been stopped in both directions because of landslides, mudslides, and falling rocks at various spots between Nashri and Banihal.
Meanwhile, Union Minister and BJP MP from Udhampur Jitendra Singh reported that a severe hailstorm, numerous landslides, and strong winds occurred all night in the Ramban region, including the surroundings of Ramban town.
He also said that he is in constant contact with the Deputy Commissioner Basheer-ul-Haq Chaudhary and appreciated the district administration for their swift action which helped save numerous lives.
“The National Highway stands blocked and unfortunately there have been 3 casualties and loss of property for a couple of families. I am in constant touch with Deputy Commissioner Mr Baseer-ul-Haq Chaudhary. The district administration deserves appreciation for timely and prompt action, which helped save several precious lives,” Singh said in an X post.
