“Nonetheless combating nearly nonexistent communication. There's a trickle of knowledge flowing on Jio cellular, however no mounted line WiFi, no searching, nearly no apps, issues like X open frustratingly slowly, WhatsApp struggles with something greater than quick textual content messages. Have not felt this disconnected for the reason that horrible days of 2014 & 2019,” the Chief Minister stated in a publish on X.
Earlier on Tuesday, Omar Abdullah spoke on the cellphone with Union Dwelling Minister Amit Shah to temporary him concerning the scenario in Jammu and Kashmir, the place heavy and steady rains have precipitated important injury and disruption to regular life.
“Efforts are being made to revive cellphone/knowledge connectivity as quickly as attainable. The closure of Jammu airport stopped me & my colleagues from reaching Jammu this night. I hope to have the ability to get there on the primary flight tomorrow. Within the meantime, I am intently monitoring the scenario & in contact with the groups on the bottom within the division,” Abdullah had stated in a publish on X on Tuesday.
In the meantime, thirty folks have misplaced their lives after heavy rains triggered a landslide close to the Vaishno Devi shrine in Jammu and Kashmir's Katra, stated Paramvir Singh, Senior Superintendent of Police, Reasi.
The landslide occurred close to Inderprastha Bhojnalaya at Adhkwari cave temple, positioned on the path to the Vaishno Devi shrine.”A landslide incident has occurred close to Inderprastha Bhojnalaya at Adhkwari, some accidents are feared. Rescue operations are underway together with required manpower and equipment. Jai Mata Di,” the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) had stated in a publish on X.The India Meteorological Division has stated that Doppler Climate Radar (DWR) Imagery signifies widespread thunderstorm exercise throughout the Jammu area at this time.”Jammu DWR Imagery at 0510 hrs of IST at this time, 27 August 2025, signifies widespread thunderstorm exercise throughout the area,” the IMD stated in a publish on X.
Extreme convection, with heavy rain, thunderstorms, and attainable hail (reflectivity above 40 dBZ), is going on over Jammu, RS Pura, Samba, Akhnoor, Nagrota, Kot Bhalwal, Bishnah, Vijaypur, Purmandal, and elements of Kathua and Udhampur.
Average convection, indicating gentle to average rainfall (reflectivity above 20 dBZ), is affecting Reasi, Ramban, Doda, Billawar, Katra, Ramnagar, Hiranagar, Gool, Banihal, and the encompassing areas of Samba and Kathua districts.
Vertical profiles present cloud tops reaching as much as 12 km, pointing to deep and lively thunderstorms.
The system is mostly shifting east-northeastward, and areas within the foothills and hilly terrain might proceed to expertise rainfall, the IMD stated.
Residents are suggested to remain indoors throughout thunderstorms, keep away from low-lying and waterlogged areas, and observe official advisories for security.
