At least 10 houses, several shops, and 4 cowsheds were damaged after a landslide struck the Rezan area of Sonamarg in central Kashmir Ganderbal district last night.
An official told the Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that the landslide was triggered by continuous rains and caused massive damage in the area.
He said the slide continued till 4 am and at least 10 houses, several shops, and cowsheds have been damaged in the incident.
Meanwhile, SDM Kangan Javaid Ahmad Rather told KNO no casualties were reported in the incident.
“As soon as the landslide occurred, a rescue operation was launched and civilians were shifted to safer places,” he said.
He added the operation continued overnight and they started it again to remove the debris.
“All assistance is being provided to the affected people, while rescue and relief teams are on the job,” he said—(KNO)
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