landslide in vaishno devi, Vaishno Devi, Bhavan, Katra, Jammu and Kashmir 2024
A landslide on the Mata Vaishno Devi track in Katra killed two people and injured another on Monday
Landslide hits Mata Vaishno Devi in Jammu and Kashmir Katra
Landslides in areas like Vaishno Devi, located in the hilly terrains of the Trikuta Mountains in Jammu and Kashmir, can be caused by several factors:
- Heavy Rainfall: The region often experiences heavy monsoon rains, which can saturate the soil and reduce its stability, leading to landslides.
- Geological Factors: The area’s geology, including the composition and structure of the rocks, can make the slopes susceptible to landslides. Weak or fractured rocks are more likely to slip.
- Human Activity: Construction activities, deforestation, and infrastructure development, such as roads and buildings, can destabilize the natural slopes and trigger landslides.
- Seismic Activity: The region is seismically active, and earthquakes can trigger landslides by shaking the ground and causing the slopes to fail.\
Two women dead, and one girl injured in landslide at Vaishno Devi road in Jammu and Kashmir’s, Katra
The Deputy Commissioner has said that senior police and civil administration officers have rushed to the spot, and further details are awaited…
How much days track will closed?
Yes, the track to Vaishno Devi is typically closed after a landslide until it is cleared and deemed safe for passage. During this time, authorities work to remove debris, stabilize the area, and assess any damage to the pathway or surrounding structures. Safety is the top priority, so the track will remain closed until it is confirmed that it poses no danger to pilgrims or staff. The duration of the closure depends on the severity of the landslide and the conditions for safe clearing
Two women pilgrims died while a girl was grievously injured in a landslide on the new track to the Vaishno Devi shrine in Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district on Monday (September 2, 2024), officials said.
According to them, the landslide hit the route near Panchi, 3 km ahead of Bhawan around 2.35 p.m. A portion of an overhead iron structure was also damaged, the officials said.
The pilgrims were heading for the shrine when they got trapped under the iron structure following the landslide, they said.