As per reports, heavy rainfall resulting in flash floods and landslides have impacted parts of Jammu and Kashmir, including a section of the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway in Ramban district, as of Sunday (20 April).
• Multiple trees have been uprooted, disrupting traffic movement, and power cuts have also been reported in Ramban district, as of Sunday (20 April).
• Heavy rainfall has also triggered landslides and mudslides at nearly a dozen places between Nashri and Banihal along Jammu-Srinagar National Highway, leading to the suspension of traffic.
• Authorities are working to clear the debris and restore connectivity while travellers have been advised to avoid unnecessary movement.
• Three people have also been reported dead in the landslides and flash flooding.
• About 40 homes have been damaged in Ramban’s Dharam Kund village and more than 100 trapped villagers had to be rescued by police personnel due to the inclement weather conditions.
