With rainfall persisting for the third straight day, visitors motion on the Jammu-Srinagar nationwide freeway has additionally been halted as a precaution, officers confirmed. A number of low-lying areas and metropolis roads stay submerged, whereas rivers and streams are flowing above or close to hazard ranges.
The Vaishno Devi shrine, situated within the Trikuta Hills close to Katra in Reasi district, is normally accessed by devotees by way of a 13-km trek from Katra.
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah stated the state of affairs in a number of components of Jammu is “fairly severe” because of the heavy downpour, directing officers to stay on excessive alert and assessment flood-control measures.
As per IMD knowledge, Kathua district recorded the very best rainfall prior to now 24 hours (155.6 mm), adopted by Bhaderwah in Doda (99.8 mm), Jammu (81.5 mm), and Katra (68.8 mm).
Authorities have urged residents to keep away from rivers, streams, and landslide-prone zones as heavy rain is forecast in districts together with Jammu, Reasi, Samba, Kathua, Udhampur, Ramban, Doda, and Kishtwar.
