J&K Weather: Jammu schools must remain closed from 6-7 October amid heavy rainfall warning

The Jammu and Kashmir government ordered the closure of schools across the JAMMU section to a prediction of intense rainfall issued by the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD). According to a circular released by the J&K government, all government and private schools in Jammu will be closed on October 6 and 7. The preliminary closures come in the wake of significant damage caused by earlier intense rainfall in the region. Rajouri residents have faced significant revolution, with reports of damaged homes, sunken roads and destroyed crops. Furthermore, several landslides, caused by the rain, have blocked several important routes across the district. The community of Bant Village in Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir, also experienced major problems after an important bridge was completely washed away by the heavy rain. Tourism struck by Calamity Meanwhile, the Bhaderwah region has experienced a clear downturn, with popular tourist destinations remaining deserted. This decline is attributed to a combination of natural disasters, such as cloud bursts and flash floods, and recent militant attacks. Local residents, whose livelihoods depend on the tourism sector, are urgently called on the government to help intervention to revive the industry. One resident called on their local MLA to discuss the issue of Bhaderwah’s struggling tourism in the meeting and organize festivals to attract visitors and boost the sector. Western Bengal: Landslides in Darjeeling and Mirik Hills kill 18 people, at least 18 people, including several children, were killed, and many others were injured after relentless heavy rainfall on Sunday caused various landslides over Mirik and Darjeeling hills in the northern part of Western part. The disasters swept away homes, damaged roads and cut off several remote hamlets, officials confirmed. According to reports compiled by the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and the district administration, deaths have been confirmed in various places, including Sarsaly, Jasbirgaon, Mirik Basti, Dhar Gaon (Mechi), Nagrakata and the Mirik Lake area. The NDRF said at least 11 people in Mirik, who are the worst affected area, are dead, and that seven injured persons have been rescued from there. In Darjeeling, seven people lost their lives. Rescue operations continue with the help of police, local administration and disaster reaction teams. Richard Lepcha, subdivision officer of Darjeeling (SDO), told Pti, “Seven deaths have been reported due to a major landslide in the Darjeeling subdivision that has been caused by heavy rainfall since last night.” Mamata Banerjee, chief minister of the Western Bengal, announced compensation for the victims, although she did not specify the amount or the exact number of deaths. She confirmed that on October 6, she would visit North Bengals to assess the situation in the region personally, where a large number of tourists were also affected.