The Jammu Kashmir landslide tragedy has deepened as the death toll rises to 38. It was confirmed after search teams recovered 28 more bodies near the Vaishno Devi shrine trek. The Vaishno Devi landslide death toll includes 11 victims from Uttar Pradesh, with others from Rajasthan, Delhi, and Punjab. Over 20 people were injured, while Doda district reported four more casualties. Heavy rainfall has broken records, with Jammu receiving 380mm in 24 hours, the highest since 1910.
Jammu Kashmir landslide
Authorities have issued a flood alert as the Jhelum crossed the danger mark, while major highways remain closed due to blockages. More than 5,000 people have been evacuated, and rescue teams are working round the clock. Telecom services remain disrupted, adding to the distress. The disaster highlights the scale of the floods landslide news unfolding this monsoon.
