30 killed after landslide hits Vaishno Devi Yatra route; heavy rains disrupts trains, traffic in Jammu

The heavy rains triggered a landslide near the temple of the Vaishno giant in Katra, Jammu and Kashmir, and at least 30 people died. As the rescue efforts progressed, several pilgrims were caught in the landslide caused by the rain that arose in the afternoon Tuesday afternoon.

SSP Rei, Paramvir Singh confirmed the number of deaths of the news agency Ani. SSP Reasi Paramvir Singh, “Heavy rains in the vaishno giant temple in Jammu and near Kashmir’s Katra after triggering a landslide 30 people lost their lives.” He said.

Tuesday afternoon on the top of Trikuta Hill, while going to the Temple of Mata Vaishno Devi, a landslide stemmed of heavy rain. In about half of 12 kilometers, an unfair journey from Katra to the mountainous temple, a landslide occurred. There are two ways to reach the tomb; The Himkoti walking path has been closed since the morning, the old route continued until 13:30, and the authorities decided to stop until the next notification due to heavy rain.

In the last few days, the Jammu region has seen severe monsoon activity that caused landslides, overflowing rivers and extensive deterioration in both rugged and low regions. Previously, on August 17, a cloud explosion in the Kathua region killed seven people and wounded eleven more.

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