A number of individuals are lacking after a ship capsized within the Jhelum river in Srinagar on Tuesday, officers mentioned.
The state catastrophe aid drive has launched a rescue operation for the lacking passengers, they added.
Heavy rains within the area over the previous few days have led to an increase within the water ranges of the river. On Monday, the Jammu-Srinagar Nationwide Freeway was closed after landslides triggered by rains.
“NH-44 blocked as a result of Heavy landslide at Kishtwari Pather. Individuals are suggested to keep away from journey,” Jammu and Kashmir Site visitors Police mentioned.
The Jammu-Srinagar Nationwide Freeway is the primary highway connecting the valley with the remainder of the nation.
Additional particulars are awaited.