2 weeks Ago By KalingaTV Bureau
Doda: Three people died in a landslide as heavy rains lashed several parts of the Bhalessa in Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday, with fog engulfing the mountains and surrounding villages in the area.Multiple parts of the Union territory, including Jammu and Udhampur, have been facing heavy rains in the past few days, wrecking property and blocking National Highways.According to the reports, 3 people have been found dead in landslide triggered by heavy rains.
In Udhampur’s Namban area, National Highway 44 was blocked due to the heavy rains the previous night. On April 17, multiple trees were uprooted due to heavy winds and rain, leading to destroyed property, power outages and roads being blocked.Former Sarpanch of Sateni Panchayat in Udhampur, Parshottam Gupta, confirmed extensive damage in his area.
“I have inspected my Panchayat, and there were several trees uprooted. The traffic and electricity have been affected in the area..
. After 4-5 years, such strong winds have affected the area..
. We will be able to assess the damage tomorrow morning.”The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Saturday had issued severe weather conditions in Jammu and Kashmir between April 18 and 20, citing the influence of an active western disturbance.
The forecast included heavy rain, thunderstorms, hailstorms, and gusty winds, prompting authorities to implement precautionary measures to safeguard lives and livestock.Several houses are damaged after a landslide triggered by continuous rainfall and a portion of NH 44 is also damaged due to a landslide and heavy hailstorm, reported ANI.SEE THE POST HERE:#WATCH | J&K | Several buildings and vehicles are damaged due to a landslide following heavy rains and hailstorm in Ramban district pic.
twitter.com/3uFD5GLvRg— ANI (@ANI) April 20, 2025Also Read: Himachal Pradesh landslide: Falling tree kills 6, injures 6 in ManikaranThe post Jammu & Kashmir heavy rains triggers deadly landslide, 3 lives lost appeared first on KalingaTV..
