Heavy rains and flash floods have caused significant damage to the Kishtwar-Anantnag National Highway (NH) near Ramban in Jammu and Kashmir. The highway, a crucial link between the two districts, has been blocked due to a massive landslide triggered by the flash floods.
- Over 300 meters of the road near Ramsoo, close to Ramban, has been entirely washed away by the flash floods.
- Several vehicles and structures were also swept away by the flood waters in the Rajgarh area.
- The flash floods and landslides have caused widespread disruption to traffic movement on the highway.
Rescue and Relief Efforts
- Authorities have launched rescue operations to evacuate stranded people from the affected areas.
- The Jammu-Srinagar Highway, which connects Jammu to Srinagar, has been opened for traffic after clearing the landslide at Ramsoo.
- The number of people rescued from the affected areas has crossed 1800 as of the latest reports.
Jammu and Kashmir is prone to various natural disasters, including floods, earthquakes, and landslides. The state government has taken measures to enhance disaster preparedness and response capabilities, such as:
- Establishing the Jammu and Kashmir State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) to coordinate disaster management efforts.
- Developing district-level disaster management plans to identify vulnerable areas and implement mitigation strategies.
- Conducting regular mock drills and awareness campaigns to educate the public about disaster response procedures.