A rescue operation was launched, but was delayed because the road near the railway line had also been damaged. Currently, the local administration and authorities are trying to remove the debris and restore connectivity in the region.
The incident happened at a time when Jammu had been battered by heavy rainfall, largely affecting normal life in the region. On Tuesday, a landslide occurred near the Vaishno Devi Shrine, leaving more than 30 people dead, while several others were injured.
A rescue operation was immediately launched by the local administration. However, they have been facing issues as the connectivity has been largely affected in Jammu due to the heavy rains. Amid this, the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board has urged people to replan their yatra once the weather improves.
PM Modi pays tributes to landslide victims
Prime Minister on Wednesday paid tributes to the victims of the landslide in Jammu. In a post on 'X' (formerly known as Twitter), he said: "The loss of lives due to a landslide on the route to the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Temple is saddening. My thoughts are with the bereaved families. May the injured recover at the earliest. The administration is assisting all those affected. My prayers for everyone's safety and well-being."
Union Minister Jitendra Singh said he is also monitoring the situation and is in constant touch with Jammu Divisional Commissioner Ramesh Kumar. He said the SDRF, NDRF, Paramilitary, Army and Air Force are closely coordinating with the civil administration.
"The immediate priority is restoration of electricity, water supply and mobile services, for which the authorities have been working continuously overnight," he said in an 'X' post. "The appeal to the public is that without being panicky, let all of us cooperate among ourselves and with the authorities."
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