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A landslide has occurred near the Adhkwari cave temple on the route to the Vaishno Devi shrine in Jammu and Kashmir. Injuries are feared and rescue operations are currently underway with necessary manpower and machinery. All trains from Katra have been cancelled due to the incident amid continuous heavy rainfall in the region. The Meteorological Department has issued warnings of potential cloud bursts and flash floods across Jammu division.

Key Points: Vaishno Devi Adhkwari Cave Temple Landslide Rescue Operations Underway

  • Rescue operations deployed with manpower and machinery at landslide site
  • All trains from Katra cancelled due to incident near shrine
  • Continuous rainfall causes flash floods and river level rises
  • MET warns of extremely heavy rain and potential cloud bursts
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Landslide hits Adhkwari cave temple near Vaishno Devi shrine in Jammu and Kashmir

Landslide hits Adhkwari cave temple near Vaishno Devi shrine in Jammu and Kashmir, injuries feared. Rescue operations ongoing amid heavy rainfall and flood warnings.

"A landslide incident has occurred near Inderprastha Bhojnalaya at Adhkwari, some injuries are feared. - Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board"

Katra, August 26

A landslide occurred near Inderprastha Bhojnalaya at Adhkwari cave temple located on the way to the Vaishno Devi shrine in Jammu and Kashmir, the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) said on Tuesday.

Some injuries are feared, and rescue operations are underway with the deployment of necessary manpower and machinery.

In a post shared on X, the Shrine Board stated, "A landslide incident has occurred near Inderprastha Bhojnalaya at Adhkwari, some injuries are feared. Rescue operations are underway along with required manpower and machinery. Jai Mata Di."

https://x.com/OfficialSMVDSB/status/1960275049996583048

Further, all trains from Katra have been cancelled due to the landslide incident near the Vaishno Devi shrine.

Meanwhile, continuous rainfall across Jammu and Kashmir has led to a sharp rise in water levels of several rivers and streams, triggering flash floods in parts of the region. The Meteorological Department (MET) issued an advisory on the matter earlier in the day.

"Possibility of intense/heavy to very heavy Rain/thunder at scattered places & extremely heavy rain at isolated places of JMU Div & moderate to heavy rain in South KMR during 26 Aug. Cloud burst/flash floods at few vulnerable places with landslides/mudslides/shooting stones etc. stay away from water bodies/nallas/river embankments/loose structures etc. Waterlogging/flooding in the low-lying areas of JMU Div. All concerned are advised to stay alert/updated," the advisory read.

A bridge over the Sahar Khad river near the Jammu-Pathankot Highway in Jammu and Kashmir's (J-K) Kathua has been damaged after the river began flowing in spate due to continuous rains in the region.

The incident has disrupted traffic on the highway, a key arterial route. Local administration teams are closely monitoring the situation.

The Jammu region has been experiencing intense monsoon showers for the past few days, causing rivers to swell, triggering landslides, and disrupting normal life in low-lying and hilly areas.

Earlier, seven people lost their lives and 11 others were injured in a cloudburst that struck Kathua district in Jammu and Kashmir on August 17.

- ANI

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Rohit P
This is really concerning. I was planning to visit next week with my family. The administration needs to improve early warning systems in hilly areas, especially during monsoon season.
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Arjun K
Praying for everyone's safety. The rescue teams are doing great work in difficult conditions. Hope the injured get medical attention quickly. 🙏
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Sarah B
I visited Vaishno Devi last year and the infrastructure seemed quite good. However, climate change is making these extreme weather events more frequent. Need better disaster management planning.
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Vikram M
The MET department issued advisory but was it communicated effectively to pilgrims? Many devotees might not be checking weather updates while traveling. Better on-ground alerts needed.
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Nikhil C
This is the second major incident in Kathua within weeks. The government needs to invest in better infrastructure and slope stabilization in these vulnerable areas. Safety of pilgrims should be top priority.

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