Vaisno Devi – A wave of devastation has hit Jammu and Kashmir amid relentless rainfall, claiming 11 lives, including 7 pilgrims killed in a landslide near the Vaishno Devi shrine. Rescue operations are ongoing as the region continues to grapple with heavy rain, flash floods, and land instability.
The landslide occurred near the Bhawan area, a key stop for devotees en route to the Vaishno Devi temple. The victims, including women and children, were believed to be part of a group of pilgrims caught unaware as debris crashed down from the hillside in the early hours of the morning.
🚨 Key Developments (LIVE):
- 11 dead confirmed across multiple rain-related incidents in Jammu region.
- 7 killed in Vaishno Devi landslide, rescue teams deployed under high alert.
- Highway disruptions and blocked roads reported in Ramban, Udhampur, and Katra.
- Amarnath Yatra and Vaishno Devi pilgrimages under review for safety concerns.
- NDRF, SDRF, and Army personnel engaged in ongoing operations.
Local officials have urged pilgrims and tourists to postpone travel plans as unstable terrain and continuing rain make conditions extremely dangerous. Helicopter services to the shrine have also been temporarily suspended due to poor visibility.
Jammu & Kashmir Lt. Governor Manoj Sinha expressed deep condolences and assured all necessary assistance to the families of the deceased. He also confirmed enhanced deployment of rescue forces across vulnerable areas.
