Kathua: Debris and mud built up in a house following a cloudburst, in Kathua, Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025. (PTI Photo)(PTI08_17_2025_000027B)
A minimum of 7 individuals were eliminated and 5 others hurt in 2 different occurrences of cloudburst and landslide in Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir early Sunday, authorities stated.
The catastrophe struck Jodh Ghati town of Rajbagh and Janglote in the middle of heavy over night rains in the district.
District Development Commissioner, Kathua, Rajesh Sharma together with senior civil and policeman have actually hurried to the scene to monitor the rescue and relief operation.
While 5 individuals lost their lives in Jodh Ghati which was struck by the cloudburst, snapping access to the town and triggering damage to some homes, 2 individuals lost their lives in landslide activated by rains at Janglote location, the authorities stated.
They stated 5 individuals were left to medical facility from Jodh Ghati where a joint rescue operation by authorities, State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and regional volunteers are continuing.
The authorities stated landslides likewise struck Bagard and Changda towns under the jurisdiction of Kathua police headquarters and Dilwan-Hutli in Lakhanpur police headquarters location however there was no significant report of damage.
The heavy rains have actually resulted in a sharp boost in the level in the majority of the water bodies with the Ujh river streaming near the threat mark, the authorities stated.
The district administration is carefully enjoying the scenario and has actually asked for individuals to keep away from water bodies for their security, the authorities stated.
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah revealed sorrow over the death and directed the administration to perform relief, rescue and evacuation procedures to make sure security of individuals.
“Chief Minister has actually revealed sorrow over the terrible death and damage triggered by landslides in a number of parts of Kathua, consisting of Jodh Khad and Juthana, which declared 4 lives and left numerous hurt.
“He communicated wholehearted acknowledgements to the bereaved households, wished the quick healing of the hurt, and ensured all required help,” the workplace of the chief minister stated on X.
It stated the primary minister has actually directed the administration to perform instant relief, rescue and evacuation steps to make sure the security and assistance of afflicted households.
Union Minister Jitendra Singh stated the civilian administration, military and paramilitary forces have actually swung into action to perform rescue and relief operations in Kathua.
“Spoke to SSP Kathua Sh. Shobhit Saxena after receiving information about a cloudburst in the Janglote area,” Singh composed on X.
Released on August 17, 2025
