Heavy rains lash Jammu: Authorities issue emergency helpline numbers as landslide hits Vaishno Devi route
Emergency Help Line Numbers (24 × 7):
- Jammu: 0191-2571616
- Samba: 01923-241004, 01923-246915
- Kathua: 01922-238796
- Poonch: 01965-220888
- Rajouri: 01962-295895
- Udhampur: 01992-272727, 01992-272728
- Reasi: 9419839557
- Ramban: 01998-295500, 01998-266790
- Doda: 9596776203
- Kishtwar: 9484217492
Weather warning
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) envisaged heavier rainfall in the Jammu region for the next two days. Authorities, Basantar, Tawi and Chenab rivers water levels reached the warning sign, he said. Residents and visitors were advised to stay away from the river coast, low areas and landslides.
Landslide on the vaishno giant route
The weather has already triggered disruptions. On Tuesday, a landslide hit the Vaishno giant pilgrimage route in the Reasi region and at least four pilgrims were injured. The incident occurred near the Gulshan Kagar region, a key point for my Lesbos riders close to Banganga. Rescue teams ran to the site and the wounded shifted to nearby hospitals.
Authorities, as a precaution battery car, cable car and helicopter services temporarily suspended. After the flash floods on the Jammu-Pathankot Highway, several trains from Katra were canceled.
Government and Rescue Measures
- The control rooms in all regions coordinate their operational, help efforts.
- Disaster intervention teams are deployed to monitor rising river levels and landslides.
- It was highly recommended that the pilgrims delay travel to the temple until the conditions were healed.
