A significant landslide today caused the Kishtwar-Paddar road in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district to be blocked, suspending all vehicular movement. The landslide occurred following light to moderate rainfall that affected isolated areas in the region.
A video of the event shows a substantial section of the hillside collapsing, with loose mud cascading down. The video captures the panic of onlookers, who can be heard screaming and fleeing the scene. Authorities quickly deployed machinery to clear the road, according to officials who spoke to PTI.
The weather department has issued an advisory warning of potential flash floods, landslides, and shooting stones in vulnerable areas due to expected moderate thunderstorms or lightning in the upcoming week.
Light to Moderate Rainfall in Jammu Region
Throughout most of the Jammu region, the weather remained overcast with reports of light to moderate rainfall, particularly in the hilly districts of Kishtwar, Doda, Rajouri, Poonch, Udhampur, and Ramban, as per a PTI report.
Jammu city experienced light rainfall early Sunday morning, with additional showers occurring in the evening. The region recorded a high temperature of 36 degrees Celsius and a low of 26.3 degrees Celsius, which is considered normal for this time of year, according to a meteorological department spokesperson.
Katra, the base camp for pilgrims visiting the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine, saw a maximum temperature of 32.9 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 24.6 degrees Celsius.
The weather forecast predicts light to moderate rain or thunderstorms at various locations in Jammu late at night or early morning hours until July 3. From July 4 to 7, intermittent light to moderate rainfall is expected at most places, with heavy showers anticipated in a few areas.
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