Mata Vaishno Devi shrine landslide: In a significant development on Tuesday, a massive landslide hits Mata Vaishno Devi shrine route. As per a report by PTI news agency, the landslide hit the route to Mata Vaishno Devi shrine atop Trikuta hills in Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir, leading to five deaths and some injuries. Here are all the details you need to know about the recent landslide at Mata Vaishno Devi shrine route.
The report also said that the rescue operations are underway near the Inderprastha Bhojnalaya at Adhkwari where the landslide hit, they said. The landslide was triggered by heavy rains across several parts of Jammu and Kashmir for the third day on Tuesday.
Story highlights:
- A landslide has hits Mata Vaishno Devi shrine route.
- As a result, several people have been injured and the rescue operation is underway.
- The 250-km Jammu-Srinagar national highway was also suspended as a result of the landslide.
- The landslide was triggered by heavy rains across several parts of Jammu and Kashmir.
Mata Vaishno Devi shrine: Check traffic restrictions
As a result of the landslide, the traffic along the 250-km Jammu-Srinagar national highway was suspended as a precautionary measure after shooting of stones from the hillocks of Chanderkote, Kela Morh and Battery Cheshma in Ramban district.
(With inputs from agencies)
