Newsinc24 Team 
In Jammu & Kashmir, relief and rescue operations are underway since saturday night as roads are closed down due to landslides following cloud burst in Seri Bagna area of Ramban district in Jammu region. Three people were killed in the incident, including two children and one old aged person. More than 100 people were rescued. The officials informed that there have been heavy hailstorm, multiple landslides and gusty winds throughout Saturday night in the Ramban region and the surrounding areas. The landslides and flash floods destroyed many properties in Ramban and also some vehicles along Srinagar-Jammu National Highway in Ramban area.
#WATCH | J&K | After incessant rains in the Jammu Division, landslides were seen in Kishtwar as a result of which, houses developed cracks and families had to be shifted to makeshift shelters. pic.twitter.com/TGPkjVFNpa
— ANI (@ANI) April 20, 2025
The historic Mughal Road, the alternate National Highway which connects twin border districts of Rajouri and Poonch of Jammu division with the Shopian district in Kashmir valley, has been reopened for vehicular traffic. The highway was opened only for light motor vehicles (LMVs) travelling from Poonch towards Shopian. Reasi police and administration have issued a warning to locals to stay away from the Chenab River due to rising water levels.
Reasi, Jammu and Kashmir: The police and administration have issued a warning to locals to stay away from the Chenab River due to rising water levels. They have urged people not to bring cattle near the riverbanks. River rafting activities have been suspended, with strict… pic.twitter.com/sb7uEMnrwo
— IANS (@ians_india) April 20, 2025
However, the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44), Srinagar-Sonamarg-Gumri (SSG) Road, and Sinthan Road continue to remain closed due to prevailing weather and road conditions. The authorities have advised commuters to refrain from travelling on these closed routes until further notice. Travelers are urged to stay updated through official channels for real-time information.
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has expressed grief over the loss of lives due to flash-floods triggered by incessant rain in Ramban district early morning today. Omar Abdullah said that for now, the focus remains on managing the situation on the ground. He added that Citizens are advised to follow travel advisories and avoid non-essential movement in vulnerable areas.
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