27
Aug
Jammu (National Times): A catastrophic landslide struck the Mata Vaishno Devi pilgrimage track near Ardhkumari in Katra on Wednesday, killing at least 31 people and injuring more than 20 others. Authorities fear the death toll could climb further as rescue teams continue to search the wreckage for those still missing. The disaster comes after days of torrential rainfall that have battered Jammu and Kashmir, triggering flash floods, landslides, and large-scale damage to infrastructure. Several bridges have collapsed, electricity networks are down in multiple districts, and mobile connectivity has been severely disrupted. Officials confirmed that over 3,500 residents had already been…