SRINAGAR: Seven embers of a family died after a landslide, triggered by heavy rainfall, struck a residential house in Bhadder village of Mahore tehsil in Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir, Government officials revealed on Saturday.
Talking to media person the officials further said, the incident occurred early today (Saturday) morning when a massive landslide hit the house located on a steep slope, burying the structure under debris.
The house was occupied by multiple family members at the time of the incident, the officials said and added that seven people were trapped under the debris.
Rescue teams, including personnel from the police, SDRF, and local administration, were dispatched immediately, and all bodies have now been recovered, an official said.
The district administration has appealed to residents living in hilly and landslide-prone areas to remain alert and avoid staying in vulnerable structures during periods of heavy rain.
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