President of India Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday expressed her deepest condolences over the loss of lives in the Vaishno Devi landslide in Jammu and Kashmir's Katra.
Operations to clear highways and provide relief to people have begun in Jammu and Kashmir's Doda district, which has seen widespread destruction due to heavy rain, said Harvinder Singh, Deputy Commissioner of the district.
The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi yatra has been suspended due to a landslide and heavy rainfall. Thirty people have lost their lives in the landslide near the shrine at Ardhkuwari in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi on Tuesday.
The entire Jammu division, barring Poonch and Rajouri districts, is still having rain, though of a lesser intensity, according to a latest update of Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Ramesh Kumar, provided to Union Minister Jitendra Singh.
The C-130 and IL-76 aircraft are taking off from Hindon, carrying NDRF personnel and relief materials to Jammu. These aircraft will play a crucial role in transporting essential supplies and personnel to the affected regions, according to sources.
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah stated on Wednesday that Jammu and Kashmir is still struggling with almost nonexistent communication, as the Union Territory reels from the damage caused by heavy rain.
Waterlogging hit several parts of Pathankot after continuous rains in Jammu and Kashmir. ADC Hardeep Singh said Radha Swami Satsang Beas has been set as an evacuation centre, with food provided and coordination ongoing with neighbouring authorities.
Celebrating its 5th consecutive year of Ganesh Chaturthi festivities, the Complex paid tribute to the brave hearts of the Pahalgam terror attack of April 22, 2025, a tragic incident that shook the nation's conscience.
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national president JP Nadda condoled the loss of lives in the landslide near the Vaishno Devi shrine in Jammu and Kashmir's Katra district, calling the incident "extremely heartbreaking."