Landslide blocks Kishtwar-Paddar road amid rainfall in Jammu

A massive landslide has blocked the Kishtwar-Paddar road on Sunday as light to moderate rains hit isolated places in the Jammu division, providing relief from the recent heatwave.
Officials reported that the landslide, triggered by the rains, occurred near Patharnaki in Kishtwar district, causing the suspension of vehicular movement. Efforts are underway with machinery deployed to clear the road as quickly as possible.
The weather remained overcast throughout the Jammu region, with light to moderate rains reported in various hilly districts, including Kishtwar, Doda, Rajouri, Poonch, Udhampur, and Ramban.Jammu city also experienced light rainfall early in the morning and again in the evening.
The meteorological department spokesperson noted that Jammu recorded a high of 36 degrees Celsius and a low of 26.3 degrees Celsius, which is typical for this season. Katra, the base camp for pilgrims visiting the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine in Reasi district, saw a maximum of 32.9 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 24.6 degrees Celsius.
The spokesperson forecasted light to moderate rain or thundershowers in many places across the Jammu division from late night through early morning until July 3. Intermittent light to moderate rainfall is expected at most places, with heavy showers anticipated at some locations from July 4 to 7.
An advisory has been issued for potential flash floods, landslides, and shooting stones in vulnerable areas, along with moderate thunderstorms or lightning in certain places in the coming week.