Video: Massive Landslide in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar After Rain

A massive landslide occurred today in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar region, blocking a road after light to moderate rainfall hit isolated areas. The landslide obstructed the Kishtwar-Paddar road in Kishtwar district, halting vehicular movement.

A video of the incident shows a significant portion of the hillside collapsing, with loose mud sliding down. People can be heard screaming and fleeing the area in panic.

Officials informed news agency PTI that machines were later brought in to clear the road as quickly as possible.

The weather department has issued a warning for flash floods, landslides, and shooting stones in some vulnerable areas due to expected moderate thunderstorms or lightning in the coming week.

Light to Moderate Rainfall in Jammu Region

In most parts of Jammu, the weather was overcast throughout the day. Reports indicated light to moderate rainfall in various areas, particularly in the hilly districts of Kishtwar, Doda, Rajouri, Poonch, Udhampur, and Ramban, according to PTI.

Jammu city experienced light rain early on Sunday morning, with more rainfall in some parts of the district later in the evening.

The region recorded a high temperature of 36 degrees Celsius and a low of 26.3 degrees Celsius, which is typical for this time of year, a meteorological department spokesperson told PTI.

Katra, the base camp for pilgrims visiting the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine, saw a maximum temperature of 32.9 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 24.6 degrees.

Additionally, light to moderate rain or thunderstorms are expected in many parts of Jammu late at night or early in the morning until July 3. From July 4-7, intermittent light to moderate rainfall is forecasted for most places, with heavy showers in some areas.