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Preliminary reports suggest there may be some casualties, though the exact number is yet to be confirmed.
Vehicles submerged in water due to waterlogging on roads amid heavy rain in Kathua (Credits: X)
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At least four people died, and several others got injured after a cloudburst incident hit several parts of Kathua district in Jammu and Kashmir during the intervening night of Saturday and Sunday, amid heavy overnight rains, officials said.
The sudden deluge has cut off the area, hampering rescue and relief efforts. Preliminary reports suggest there may be some casualties, though the exact number is yet to be confirmed.
Authorities have been alerted, and rescue operations are reportedly underway.
Following the incident, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah offered condolences and prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured.
“Chief Minister has expressed grief over the tragic loss of lives and damage caused by landslides in several parts of District Kathua, including Jodh Khad and Juthana, which claimed 4 lives and left many injured. He conveyed heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families, prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured, and assured all necessary assistance,” said an official statement from CMO.
It further added that the chief minister has directed the administration to carry out immediate relief, rescue and evacuation measures to ensure the safety and support of affected families.
Railway Track Damaged, Authorities Continuously Monitoring Situation
Union Minister Jitendra Singh informed in a post on X that the incident has damaged the Railway track and the national highway, adding that the situation is being monitored continuously.
“Spoken to SSP Kathua Sh Shobhit Saxena after receiving information about a cloud burst in the Janglote area. 4 Casualties reported. In addition, damage has occurred to Railway track, National Highway while Police Station Kathua has been affected,” he wrote on X.
“The civilian Administration, Military and Paramilitary has swung into action. The situation being continuously monitored. My sincere condolences to the families of the deceased,” he added.
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