Jammu and Kashmir weather: More rains predicted over the next 24 hours, schools to remain shut across the valley on Monday

Several parts of Jammu and Kashmir experienced torrential rains, leading to flash floods and landslides in the valley. More rains are predicted for the next 24 hours. At least three people were killed and more than 30 houses have been washed away in Ramban district.

Further, the 250 km-long Jammu-Srinagar highway (NH44) was blocked from both ends due to mountain debris from a landslide, leaving hundreds of vehicles stranded. It is the only all-weather road linking Kashmir with the rest of the country.



Teams from the Police, SDRF, Army, civil volunteers and other stakeholder departments were actively engaged in rescue and restoration operations across the affected areas, reported PTI.

Schools closed In Jammu and Kashmir

All schools in the Kashmir valley have been instructed to remain shut on Monday due to heavy rains. "In light of the continuing severe weather conditions and forecasts, it has been decided that classwork in all schools of the valley shall remain suspended for one day on April 21," Education Minister Sakina Ittoo said in a post on X.


"This decision has been taken as a precautionary step to ensure the safety and well-being of all students," she added.

Traffic advisory For Jammu and Kashmir

Restoration work is currently in process on the Jammu-Srinagar highway. A traffic department spokesperson told PTI that vehicular movement on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway was stopped from both sides due to landslides, mudslides and shooting stones at multiple places between Nashri and Banihal.

He added the rain was persistent along the highway and commuters have been advised not to travel on the road till the weather improved and the road cleared.