NEW DELHI: At least five people were killed as continuous heavy rain led to a landslide on the route to the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine atop the Trikuta hill on Tuesday afternoon in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district . Fourteen others were injured in the incident, news agency PTI reported quoting officials.
Sharing a post on X, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board said, "A landslide incident has occurred near Inderprastha Bhojnalaya at Adhkwari, some injuries are feared. Rescue operations are underway along with required manpower and machinery."
The incident occurred about halfway along the 12-km trek to the hilltop temple later leading to suspension of the yarta. The incident comes amid heavy rainfall lashing Jammu and Kashmir for the third consecutive day.
Yatra suspended, around 10 trains cancelled
Authorities had already suspended the yatra on the Himkoti route in the morning due to heavy rainfall. However, the yarta was ongoing on the old route till 1.30 pm which was later suspended till further orders following the landslide.
Railways has cancelled nearly 18 trains due to heavy rains, with most services from Katra suspended.
According to ANI, train movement was disrupted after heavy soil erosion and flash floods in the Chakki River damaged the down line between Pathankot Cantt (PTKC) and Kandrori (KNDI).
Monsoon causes widespread disruption
The Jammu region has been experiencing intense monsoon showers, leading to swollen rivers, frequent landslides, and severe disruption of life in low-lying and hilly areas.
Traffic along the 250-km Jammu-Srinagar National Highway was suspended after landslides and shooting stones were reported at Chanderkote, Kela Morh, and Battery Cheshma in Ramban district. Vehicular movement was also halted at Udhampur and Qazigund.
Several other roads, including Padder road in Kishtwar and the Ramnagar-Udhampur and Jangalwar-Thathri routes, were damaged or blocked due to flash floods and landslides.
A bridge over the Sahar Khad river in Kathua was damaged after the river swelled, disrupting traffic on the Jammu-Pathankot Highway, a key arterial route.
Cloudburst in Doda triggers flash floods
Earlier in the day, a massive cloudburst in Doda district of J&K triggered flash floods, bringing normal life to a halt and forcing the closure of the Jammu-Srinagar highway, according to TV reports.
The heavy rainfall also set off landslides at several locations, worsening the situation further.
The relentless rainfall has pushed rivers and streams above or close to their danger marks. The Modhopur barrage in Kathua has crossed the one lakh cusec mark, leading to flooding in low-lying areas along the Ravi river.
The Tawi river in Udhampur rose above the 20-foot danger level, while the Chenab river swelled to 899.3 meters, nearing its warning threshold.
Deputy Commissioner Harvinder Singh confirmed that three people have lost their lives due to the rains. He added that around 15 residential houses, a cow shed, and a private health centre were damaged in the downpour.
Weather department issues advisory
The Meteorological Department (MET) has warned of heavy to very heavy rainfall in parts of Jammu and moderate to heavy showers in South Kashmir until August 27.
The advisory highlighted risks of cloudbursts, flash floods, landslides, mudslides, and shooting stones in hilly terrain, along with waterlogging in low-lying areas.
Authorities have urged residents to remain cautious and avoid rivers, streams, and landslide-prone slopes.
Jammu Divisional Commissioner issues district-wise helpline numbers amid a forecast of moderate to heavy rainfall over the next 40 hours.
District wise helpline numbers
The water levels of the Basantar, Tawi, and Chenab rivers are at alert level. Residents and visitors are advised to stay away from riverbanks and flood-prone areas.
The official handle of the Divisional Commissioner Jammu posted: "For emergencies, please contact the following numbers:
Another cloudburst during the Machail Mata Yatra on August 14 in Kishtwar triggered flash floods, leaving at least 55 people dead.
(With inputs from agencies)
Sharing a post on X, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board said, "A landslide incident has occurred near Inderprastha Bhojnalaya at Adhkwari, some injuries are feared. Rescue operations are underway along with required manpower and machinery."
The incident occurred about halfway along the 12-km trek to the hilltop temple later leading to suspension of the yarta. The incident comes amid heavy rainfall lashing Jammu and Kashmir for the third consecutive day.
Yatra suspended, around 10 trains cancelled
Authorities had already suspended the yatra on the Himkoti route in the morning due to heavy rainfall. However, the yarta was ongoing on the old route till 1.30 pm which was later suspended till further orders following the landslide.
Railways has cancelled nearly 18 trains due to heavy rains, with most services from Katra suspended.
According to ANI, train movement was disrupted after heavy soil erosion and flash floods in the Chakki River damaged the down line between Pathankot Cantt (PTKC) and Kandrori (KNDI).
🚨🔴⚠️🚧Residents of Jammu, Reasi, Udhampur, Kishtwar, Rajouri, Doda, Kathua, and Samba are urged to avoid riverbanks and vulnerable zones. pic.twitter.com/XNSMmLSrf9
— THE UNKNOWN MAN (@Theunk13) August 26, 2025
Monsoon causes widespread disruption
The Jammu region has been experiencing intense monsoon showers, leading to swollen rivers, frequent landslides, and severe disruption of life in low-lying and hilly areas.
Traffic along the 250-km Jammu-Srinagar National Highway was suspended after landslides and shooting stones were reported at Chanderkote, Kela Morh, and Battery Cheshma in Ramban district. Vehicular movement was also halted at Udhampur and Qazigund.
Several other roads, including Padder road in Kishtwar and the Ramnagar-Udhampur and Jangalwar-Thathri routes, were damaged or blocked due to flash floods and landslides.
A bridge over the Sahar Khad river in Kathua was damaged after the river swelled, disrupting traffic on the Jammu-Pathankot Highway, a key arterial route.
Cloudburst in Doda triggers flash floods
Earlier in the day, a massive cloudburst in Doda district of J&K triggered flash floods, bringing normal life to a halt and forcing the closure of the Jammu-Srinagar highway, according to TV reports.
The heavy rainfall also set off landslides at several locations, worsening the situation further.
Rivers cross danger levelsVIDEO | Jammu and Kashmir: Mughal Maidan bridge collapsed due to heavy rainfall in Kishtwar.
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) August 26, 2025
(Full video available PTI Videos - https://t.co/n147TvqRQz) pic.twitter.com/pxs3161d3Y
The relentless rainfall has pushed rivers and streams above or close to their danger marks. The Modhopur barrage in Kathua has crossed the one lakh cusec mark, leading to flooding in low-lying areas along the Ravi river.
The Tawi river in Udhampur rose above the 20-foot danger level, while the Chenab river swelled to 899.3 meters, nearing its warning threshold.
Deputy Commissioner Harvinder Singh confirmed that three people have lost their lives due to the rains. He added that around 15 residential houses, a cow shed, and a private health centre were damaged in the downpour.
#WATCH | J&K | The water level of the Chenab river touches Pul Doda, as it flows in spate in Doda following continuous heavy rainfall. https://t.co/RQD2zMDcOT pic.twitter.com/soGFwGhxvH
— ANI (@ANI) August 26, 2025
Weather department issues advisory
The Meteorological Department (MET) has warned of heavy to very heavy rainfall in parts of Jammu and moderate to heavy showers in South Kashmir until August 27.
The advisory highlighted risks of cloudbursts, flash floods, landslides, mudslides, and shooting stones in hilly terrain, along with waterlogging in low-lying areas.
Authorities have urged residents to remain cautious and avoid rivers, streams, and landslide-prone slopes.
Jammu Divisional Commissioner issues district-wise helpline numbers amid a forecast of moderate to heavy rainfall over the next 40 hours.
#WATCH | Jammu, J&K: Road near the fourth Tawi bridge has been washed away as waterbodies swell following incessant heavy rainfall.
— ANI (@ANI) August 26, 2025
Visuals from the spot. pic.twitter.com/O9bsdkCani
District wise helpline numbers
The water levels of the Basantar, Tawi, and Chenab rivers are at alert level. Residents and visitors are advised to stay away from riverbanks and flood-prone areas.
The official handle of the Divisional Commissioner Jammu posted: "For emergencies, please contact the following numbers:
- Jammu: 0191-2571616
- Samba: 01923-241004, 01923-246915
- Kathua: 01922-238796
- Poonch: 01965-220888
- Rajouri: 01962-295895
- Udhampur: 01992-272727, 01992-272728
- Reasi: 9419839557
- Ramban: 01998-295500, 01998-266790
- Doda: 9596776203
- Kishtwar: 9484217492
Earlier on August 17, seven people were killed and 11 injured in a cloudburst in Kathua district, which also caused massive flooding and landslides, damaging infrastructure.Jammu Divisional Commissioner issues district-wise helpline numbers amid a forecast of moderate to heavy rainfall over the next 40 hours. The water levels of the Basantar, Tawi, and Chenab rivers are at alert level. Residents and visitors are advised to stay away from riverbanks… pic.twitter.com/EBGCL1wwcJ
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) August 26, 2025
Another cloudburst during the Machail Mata Yatra on August 14 in Kishtwar triggered flash floods, leaving at least 55 people dead.
(With inputs from agencies)
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