A cloudburst struck the remote village of Jod Ghati in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua district during the early hours of Sunday, claiming four lives and leaving six others injured, officials confirmed.The incident, triggered by intense overnight rainfall, severed access to the village and caused damage to land and property. The cloudburst occurred in the Rajbagh area during the intervening night of Saturday and Sunday.Rescue operations began after a joint team of the police and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), with the help of local volunteers, reached the scene following intense efforts to navigate the affected terrain. Officials said that four bodies have been recovered so far, while six injured individuals have been rescued and shifted to hospital for treatment.In related incidents, landslides were reported in Bagard and Changda villages under the jurisdiction of Kathua police station, as well as in Dilwan-Hutli area of Lakhanpur. However, no major damage has been reported from these areas.Heavy rainfall across the region has led to a significant rise in the water levels of various streams and rivers, with the Ujh river currently flowing close to the danger mark.The district administration is closely monitoring the situation and has urged residents to remain vigilant and avoid venturing near water bodies.
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