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Jammu-Kashmir Weather Updates: In view of continuous heavy rainfall and landslides, authorities have issued orders to evacuate dozens of hotels and dharamshalas at the base camp of Mata Vaishno Devi, prioritizing the safety of devotees. This step has been taken due to the ongoing risk of road collapse and persistent landslides along the Reasi and Banganga roads.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for the region, forecasting moderate to heavy rainfall, thunderstorms accompanied by lightning, and gusty winds at speeds of 30–40 km/h.

According to Jagran.com, heavy rainfall on Sunday morning triggered widespread landslides and land subsidence in several parts of Jammu and Kashmir. Multiple kutcha (mud) houses have collapsed in the hilly regions, and water levels in rivers and streams have risen significantly.

Jammu & Kashmir Weather Updates: School Closed, Bookings Cancelled For Yatra, Hotels Evacuated

- The Jammu–Srinagar National Highway and hundreds of connecting roads have remained blocked for six consecutive days, severely impacting transportation and emergency services.

- The Directorate of School Education announced that all government and private schools across Jammu will remain closed on Monday due to the ongoing weather crisis.

- Schools in the region have remained closed throughout the week as a precautionary measure following repeated landslide alerts.

- The Vaishno Devi Yatra has been suspended following a deadly landslide in the Adkuwari area on August 26, which claimed the lives of 34 devotees.

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- Evacuation of the area is underway, affecting 20 to 30 hotels, dharamshalas, guest houses, 80 to 100 shops, and several administrative offices.

- According to Katra SDM Piyush Dhotra, these establishments will remain closed until the Executive Engineer of the Public Works Department certifies them as safe for operation.

- Currently, around 300 devotees are stranded in Katra, waiting for the Yatra to resume.

- Due to landslides, multiple routes remain blocked, and repair work on the pilgrimage track is in progress.

- The Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board has cancelled all advance bookings and announced that refunds will be processed within 15 days.


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- The IMD has warned of continued heavy rainfall through September 2, raising the risk of flooding, cloudbursts, and more landslides. This has prompted emergency measures and heightened alert levels across the region.

- Traffic remains suspended on the Jammu–Srinagar Highway. Ongoing rainfall is hindering debris clearance as rocks and mud continue to fall from the surrounding hills.

- Restoration efforts are being carried out on a war footing by NHAI, Beacon, and other agencies. NHAI Project Manager Shubham Kumar reported that rain is significantly hampering progress.

- A tunnel at Tharad, between Chenani and Udhampur, has been closed due to a landslide.

- Heavy rain and strong winds also caused significant damage in parts of Kupwara district.

- In Doda district, eight people were rescued from the Chenab River. They had been collecting floating wood using a makeshift wooden boat and became stranded. The rescue operation was launched around midnight and successfully concluded.