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Flash Floods in J&K’s Ramban Kill 3, Block Key Highway

Over 100 people rescued as landslides and torrential rain damage homes and disrupt transport in the Himalayan region.

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Visuals from the spot show accumulated debris and mud in the aftermath of heavy rains and landslides in Ramban.
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Overview

  • A cloudburst and heavy overnight rainfall triggered flash floods and landslides in Ramban district, resulting in three confirmed deaths, including two brothers, and one person missing.
  • More than 100 residents and stranded travelers were rescued by police and district authorities, with ongoing efforts to locate the missing individual.
  • The JammuSrinagar National Highway, a critical transport route, remains closed at multiple points due to landslides, mudslides, and shooting stones, with restoration work pending improved weather conditions.
  • At least ten houses were completely destroyed and 25 to 30 partially damaged in Dharamkund village, displacing several families.
  • Union Minister Jitendra Singh commended the swift response of local authorities and assured financial and material aid for affected families.