Ramban, 31 July (H.S.): A fresh landslide has been reported in the Ramsoo area of Ramban district of Jammu and Kashmir, partially affecting the flow of the Bisleri Nala located along National Highway 44 (NH-44), officials said on Friday.

Ramsoo Sub Divisional Magistrate (SDM), Muzahir Hussain Shah, stated that while the landslide has occurred in the same vicinity, which saw a major landslide last year, the current blockage is not severe enough to warrant an immediate evacuation.

A landslide has occurred again near our area. A similar major landslide happened last year that had blocked the flow of the Bisleri Nala. Keeping that risk in mind, we shifted residents to the Government School nearby for 15-20 days, where we provided food, water, and other essential arrangements, Shah said.

The SDM further noted that the administration is maintaining a high state of vigil to prevent any mishap.

Once the situation improved (last year), people returned. This time, during the monsoon, another landslide has occurred, and the nala flow has been partially affected, but the blockage is not severe enough to require evacuation. We are closely monitoring the situation, he added.

The offiical had yesterday said, that the critical 132 KV electricity grid supply had been safely restored in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district after 10 consecutive days of disruption caused by severe flash floods and continuous heavy rainfall.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Krishan Kumar