A number of persons are lacking after a ship capsized within the Jhelum river in Srinagar on Tuesday, officers stated.
The state catastrophe reduction power has launched a rescue operation for the lacking passengers, they added.
Heavy rains within the area over the previous couple of 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 on account of Heavy landslide at Kishtwari Pather. Persons are suggested to keep away from journey,” Jammu and Kashmir Site visitors Police stated.
The Jammu-Srinagar Nationwide Freeway is the primary street connecting the valley with the remainder of the nation.
Additional particulars are awaited.