Jammu-kashmir news: Jammu is getting scorching heat. Due to the scorching heat and heat, people are being advised to stay at home and reduce external activities. Alam is that out of 10 districts of Jammu, mercury is crossing 40 degrees in five districts. The mountains are not untouched by the wild heat and the temperature in five districts of Jammu has gone above 40 degrees.

Where is the temperature in Jammu

According to the Meteorological Department, in Jammu on Wednesday, the maximum temperature was 44.4 degrees on Wednesday. At the same time, the temperature was recorded at 46.8 in Samba, Jammu, 42.4 in Udhampur, 41.9 in Ramban and 40.2 degrees Celsius in Rajouri. This temperature is 5 to 7 degrees above normal.

How long will the weather change?

The Meteorological Department has also claimed that after June 13, the weather of Jammu and Kashmir may change slightly and there is a possibility of rain and strong winds.

In Jammu, the heat has made it difficult for people to get out of their homes. Alam is that it is difficult for people going to the office in the morning to leave the house and as soon as they leave the house, the hot slaves of the heat are disturbing the people. The same water and electricity shortage has also made people difficult to live.

In Jammu, Alam is that people are now turning to river and canals to avoid the heat. Son Asha Asha, who is struggling with the unannounced power cuts and water scarcity, is now sitting on the banks of the Ranveer canal flowing in the middle of the city and as soon as the heat strokes them, they take a dip in the cold water of the canal.

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Indian Army Vehicle ditch in Ramban: On Sunday (May 04, 2025) in Ramban district of Jammu and Kashmir, a vehicle of Indian Army convoy fell into a 700 feet deep ditch from the road. Three army soldiers died in this accident. The officers provided this information.

Officials said that the army truck was part of the convoy going from Jammu to Srinagar on National Highway 44. The accident occurred on National Highway 44 near Battery Chashma at around 11.30 am. Officials said that immediate joint rescue operation was launched with the help of Army, Police, State Disaster Rescue Force (SDRF) and local people. He said that three soldiers died in the accident, who have been identified as soldiers Amit Kumar, Sujit Kumar and Man Bahadur.

A similar incident happened in March

Officials said the vehicle was completely damaged due to the accident. A police officer said that in a similar incident in March, a cargo vehicle carrying fresh vegetables fell from the road in Ramban district and fell into a deep ditch, killing two people. These people were returning to their village Ukhral Pogal-Paristan, when the accident occurred near the battery glasses on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway. The deceased were identified as driver Arshid Ahmed and his assistant Seva Singh. Both of them were about 30 years old.

Dead bodies were recovered in 100 deep ditch

According to the official, a joint rescue operation was carried out with the help of police and local volunteers and the bodies were recovered from several hundred feet deep moat. In another incident in March itself, four people were killed and eight others were injured when a vehicle slipped from a road in Reasi district and fell into a deep ditch.

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Jammu kashmir news: After heavy rains and hailstorm in Ramban district of Jammu and Kashmir, the fierce landslide destroyed everything. The house that people built in the years were buried in the rubble in one night. Three people lost their lives in this natural disaster and dozens of families became homeless.

About 40 houses were damaged in many areas including Dharma Kund village of Ramban, out of which 10 were completely demolished. The devastation of the scene is still imprisoned in the eyes of the local people.

‘When he arrived, the whole market was missing’
Om Singh, a resident of Ramban, said, “I live a short distance. The flow of water was very fast from there. When I reached the spot, I saw that the entire market including my shop had disappeared. I have never seen this before.”

‘There were two shops, nothing is left now’
Shopkeeper Ravi Kumar said, “I had two shops. At 4 in the morning, it was found that the whole market was swept away. When he reached here, there was nothing left. We could not understand whom to ask for help.

#Watch Ramban, J&K: Om Singh, A Local, Says, “I live on the other side, but even there, the flow of water was very strong, we could not make it here in time. Shop, Had Vanished … This is the first time I am see… https://t.co/apfmxkxgjz pic.twitter.com/vjifqy4ysd

– ANI (@ani) April 20, 2025

Cars buried in debris
Local resident Sunil Kumar said that his new car also got buried in the rubble. He said, “I was going to Srinagar, but the rain stopped at Ramban. The landslide occurred at 3 am. The two floors of the hotel were buried in the rubble. There were 15 people on the floor above, which we took out safely. 8-10 vehicles including my car have been buried in debris.”

Police and army rescue operation
Ramban Senior Superintendent of Police Kulbir Singh said that all the police stations have been kept on alert. About 100 people have been safely taken out. Apart from this, the Indian Army is constantly providing food, medicines and necessary assistance.

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah’s response
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said that the officials are monitoring the situation and relief work is on priority. The local administration has been instructed for immediate relief and rescue operations. At the same time, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh said that due to landslides, NH-44 has been closed and the administration is providing relief to the people.

Heavy losses in Dharma Kund village
About 40 houses have been affected by the sudden floods in Dharma Kund village. Of these, 10 houses collapsed completely while the rest suffered partial damage. The Indian Army is also engaged in relief work and is providing food and drinking things to people.