IN PICS | Flash Floods, Landslides Throw Life Out Of Gear In Several Places In J&K

 

Jammu and Kashmir was hit by heavy rains on Wednesday that led to flash floods and landslides. The Jammu-Srinagar National Highway was blocked due to landslides leading to the stranding of hundreds of vehicles. The image shows a view of the swollen Jhelum river following incessant rains, in Srinagar, Wednesday (Image: PTI)

Amid the heavy rainfall, the authorities in Ramban and Kishtwar districts closed all educational institutions up to higher secondary level, including private schools for the day. (Image: PTI)

The 270km long Jammu-Srinagar National Highway remained shut for the second consecutive day on Thursday, as more than 30 landslides and mudslides in Ramban-Udhampur sector blocked the roads. (Image: PTI)

An advisory has been issued in affected districts urging people to remain indoors due to the developing flood-like situation. According to officials, heavy rains continued in the plains of the Jammu region, bringing the mercury down. (Image: PTI)

Many houses in the Bemina, Rambagh and Rajbagh areas of the city were affected due to water logging. (Image: PTI)

According to officials, in Kashmir, the Jhelum crossed the danger mark at Sangam in Anantnag district and the water level was rising in other rivers too. (Image: PTI)

Vaishov stream, which flows mainly through Kulgam district, was flowing dangerously above the flood alert mark. However, the water level has started receding since 10 am. (Image: PTI)

The traffic on Mughal Road, an alternative link connecting the twin districts of Poonch and Rajouri in the Jammu region with south Kashmir's Shopian district, was also suspended due to landslides en route. (Image: PTI)

An incident of house collapse was reported from Ramban district, while five people trapped in flash floods in river Ans in Reasi district were rescued by the police, officials said. (Image: PTI)

The weather department said heavy rain was likely in Kishtwar district. All people residing in slide-prone areas have been advised to remain vigilant and report any mishap to the administration.