Heavy rain triggered a landslide on a renowned Hindu pilgrimage route in the northern region of Jammu, India, resulting in the deaths of at least 30 people, according to the ANI news agency on Wednesday. Meanwhile, floods have led to official warnings for residents to remain indoors at night.
The meteorological office has predicted more rain for the Himalayan region, which encompasses the federal territory of Jammu and Kashmir as well as the mountainous area of Ladakh.
Authorities are attempting to restore telecom services in the region where communication is “almost nonexistent,” stated Omar Abdullah, the chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir.
The landslide near the Vaishno Devi shrine along the pilgrims’ route claimed at least 30 lives, as reported by ANI, a news agency partially owned by Reuters.
Authorities have also mandated the closure of educational institutions in Jammu, which weather officials reported received 368 mm (14.5 inches) of rain on Tuesday.
