Ramban: At least 11 people, including seven members of one family, have lost their lives in separate weather-related incidents in Jammu and Kashmir’s Ramban and Reasi districts, following intense rainfall that triggered a cloudburst and multiple landslides, officials confirmed.

In the Rajgarh tehsil of Ramban district, a sudden cloudburst early Saturday morning triggered flash floods, sweeping through several villages and causing widespread destruction. At least four people were killed and a few remain missing, with several homes either damaged or completely washed away by the force of the water.

The deceased were identified as Om Raj, Vidhiya Devi, Dwarka Nath, and another unnamed victim.

Emergency response teams were rushed to the affected areas, and so far, three bodies have been recovered. Rescue and relief operations are ongoing, with search efforts continuing to locate those missing. Temporary relief camps have been set up to shelter displaced families, providing food, drinking water, and basic medical aid.

Officials described the situation as critical, with rivers and streams continuing to swell due to persistent rainfall. Residents in vulnerable areas have been urged to remain cautious and follow safety advisories.

In a separate landslide incident in Reasi district, tragedy struck Baddar village in Mahore, where a massive landslide collapsed the home of 38-year-old Nazir Ahmad. Ahmad, his wife, and their five children, all aged between 5 and 13, were buried under the debris and lost their lives. Rescue teams later recovered all seven bodies.

These incidents come amid unrelenting monsoon conditions in Jammu and Kashmir, where extreme weather events, including heavy rains, landslides, and flash floods, have led to over 160 deaths in recent weeks, many of them Amarnath pilgrims.

The infrastructure damage has been severe. Train services from Katra to the rest of the country have been suspended for the fifth day, while the crucial Srinagar–Jammu National Highway remains closed due to extensive road damage and landslides. There is currently no timeline for reopening the route, which serves as a key lifeline to the Kashmir Valley.

With IANS inputs