Heavy rainfall in the last few days caused widespread damage in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri. Residents are suffering from damaged houses, sunken roads, and destroyed crops.
Mata Vaishno Devi Yatra continued to remain suspended for the 12th consecutive day on Saturday due to persistent adverse weather conditions and incidents of landslides along the pilgrimage route.
"We need thousands of crores rupees, given the kind of damage I witnessed while taking stock of the situation. There have been damages to people's homes, farms and other belongings," Mufti said while addressing a press conference, urging the UT government to provide land to displaced pers
The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Yatra continued to remain suspended for the eighth consecutive day on Tuesday due to persistent bad weather conditions in the Trikuta hills in the Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir.
The gates of the Salal Dam in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district have been opened due to the continuous rise in water levels in the Chenab River, following heavy rainfall in the region.
The Vaishno Devi Yatra remained suspended for the 7th consecutive day on Monday owing to the inclement weather and safety concerns along the track. The base camp at Katra wore a deserted look with only a few pilgrims waiting for the restoration of the pilgrimage.
The Shree Mata Vaishno Devi yatra remained suspended for the sixth consecutive day on Sunday after landslides triggered continuous rainfall in the region.
Jammu and Kashmir Leader of Opposition Sunil Kumar Sharma on Sunday visited Narayana Hospital to meet pilgrims injured in the near Ardhkuwari on the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi track, where over 35-36 people lost their lives.