The Jammu and Kashmir region is currently experiencing adverse weather conditions, characterised by heavy rainfall and landslides, which have significantly disrupted daily life for the local population.
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah expressed concern over the recent flash flood situation in the region, stating that the administration narrowly escaped a major crisis.
Gehlot shared a post on his official 'X' handle and urged Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah to provide assistance to the distressed families of two youths.
He alleged that the Vaishno Devi yatra was not stopped despite an alert of a cloudburst and a landslide. Choudhary claimed that victims of the Vaishno Devi landslide didn't die, but were killed.
Speaking to ANI, Rakesh Wazir, President of the Katra Hotel Association, stated that the association has decided to provide free accommodation to all needy people for 2-4 days or until they need it.
Devotees present in the area said they had been asked to wait until the path is cleared of debris. A red alert was issued following the incident, and rescue and clearance operations are currently underway.
Citing report from the India Meteorological Department, Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Thursday informed that yesterday's severe weather conditions have improved today over Jammu & Kashmir, which has seen widespread destruction due to heavy rain in the past few days.
Heavy rainfall in Jammu and Kashmir has caused severe flooding, particularly in the Jammu region, due to the overflow of the Tawi River. The floodwaters have damaged several houses and shops in the area.
In a major breakthrough against organized human trafficking, team of Special Staff& Anti-Human Trafficking Unit of Delhi Police assisted by J&K Police, has busted a well-organized trafficking network operating between Delhi-NCR and Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir.