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Jammu And Kashmir Landslide: Jammu and Kashmir is currently grappling with heavy rainfall and snowfall in the hilly regions, resulting in the collapse of over three dozen houses, while many others teeter on the verge of destruction. The Meteorological Department has issued warnings of further snowfall and rain in most areas on Tuesday, leading to the closure of schools and the postponement of the Junior Assistant exam.

Kishtwar, a district heavily affected by the calamity, witnessed the damaging impact as 12 houses succumbed to the heavy rains, prompting authorities to elevate the disaster response machinery to high alert. Reports from concerned tehsildars indicate that the areas of tehsil Nagaseni, Mughalmaidan and Kishtwar have suffered considerable harm.

Schools To Remain Closed In Kashmir

The Meteorological Department has forecasted further snowfall and rainfall in most areas for Tuesday. As a precautionary measure, schools in Kashmir will remain closed and the Junior Assistant type examination scheduled for the day has been postponed. Commuters have been advised to steer clear of the Jammu-Srinagar Highway until the debris caused by landslides is cleared.

Jammu and Kashmir Rains: Red Alert Issued For Kishtwar District

The remote and hilly regions have been severely affected, with several areas completely cut off from their respective district headquarters due to damaged roads and landslides. Additionally, a red alert has been issued for the Kishtwar district. Four individuals swept away by rivers and streams in Doda, Ramban and Gulabgarh of Raesi, with two bodies having been recovered. Furthermore, a bus carrying passengers, including 12 children, met with an accident, falling into a ditch due to landslides, resulting in injuries.

Jammu And Kashmir Snowfall: Roads Closed

Multiple landslides along the Jammu-Srinagar highway in Ramban district have brought traffic to a halt. Furthermore, the Mughal Road, which connects Kashmir via Poonch, was already closed prior to the recent events. The mountains of Kashmir, including the popular tourist spot Gulmarg, now bear a blanket of snow, increasing the risk of avalanches in North and Central Kashmir.

Jammu And Kashmir Landslide: Water Level Increased Due To Continuous Rain, 336 Families Evacuated

Adding to the woes, continuous rainfall over the past four days in Jammu has caused water levels in rivers and streams to rise, leading to concerns of potential flooding. In response, 336 families were evacuated from flood-affected areas in Kupwara to safer locations.

Jammu And Kashmir Warning: Four storey house collapsed in Gulabgarh

A four-Storey house collapsed in Gulabgarh and three houses collapsed in Poonch district due to the destruction of landslide. In Mandi, Poonch, a bus carrying school children veered off the road and fell into a ditch, injuring 12 children. Kishtwar also witnessed damage, with 12 houses and a school affected. Additionally, eight individuals, including two children, sustained injuries when a house was struck by a landslide in Bhujithala, Uri. In another incident near S bridge in Uri, two people were injured due to a landslide.