Vaishno Devi Katra Landslide: People are very upset with the wrath of nature in Jammu and Kashmir these days. Just a few days ago, a cloudburst caused havoc. Now, landslides due to continuous rain on the Vaishno Devi route have taken many lives. 30 people have died due to falling debris of rocks and stones on the Vaishno Devi route.

In view of the serious situation, the administration has temporarily suspended the journey. Along with this, telecommunication services are also completely disrupted. Pilgrims are also among the dead. Some more people are feared to be trapped in the debris fallen in the landslide. NDRF and the Army are working hard to rescue. It is expected that the death toll may increase. Heavy rain is still falling in the Jammu division, due to which everyone is very upset.

Kashmir University exam postponed

In view of the deteriorating situation amid heavy rains in Jammu and Kashmir, the KU Examination Controller has provided information. In view of the adverse weather conditions, he has issued an order to cancel all the examinations of Kashmir University to be held on August 27, 2025. He said that the new dates of the postponed examinations will be announced later through a notification.

CM said a big thing

Everyone was shocked by the death of 30 people due to a landslide on the Vaishno Devi Yatra path. Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah gave information and said that telecommunications have completely stopped in Jammu. He has felt so disconnected for the first time. Abdullah said that he is still struggling with almost no communication.

Some data is coming on the Jio mobile, but there is no fixed line Wi-Fi, and browsing is not happening. He said that no phone app is working properly. Things like X open very slowly. Nothing is being sent on WhatsApp except short text messages.

Possibility of storm and rain

According to the Meteorological Department, it has issued a scary warning for the Jammu division by posting on X. It was said that at 5:10 am, Jammu DWR imagery indicates widespread storm activity across the region. Along with this, severe convection with heavy rain, thunderstorms and possible hailstorms (more reflectivity from DBZ) is happening in Jammu, RS Pura, Samba, Akhnoor, Nagrota, Kot Bhalwal, Bishnah, Vijaypur, Purmandal and parts of Kathua and Udhampur.