 Early Times Report
Jammu, June 18: Just over a month following an inspection by the National Disaster Management Authority’s (NDMA) expert team, Parnote village in Ramban district is once again grappling with land sliding. Recent hours have seen a significant portion of the terrain sink, prompting authorities to suspend all vehicular movement along the critical Ramban-Gool route to prevent accidents. Deputy Commissioner Ramban Basheer-ul-Haq issued an urgent advisory on his official social media, stating, “The Ramban-Gool road is now closed due to considerable land subsidence at Parnote. For everyone’s safety, it’s essential to refrain from traveling or walking in the area until further notice. Stay informed and follow safety advisories.” Teams have been dispatched to Parnote village to evaluate the situation and support the local administration, which may necessitate relocating villagers as a safety precaution. The Just over a month following an inspection by the NDMA expert team, Parnote village in Ramban district is once again grappling with land sliding.
Recent hours have seen a significant portion of the terrain sink, prompting authorities to suspend all vehicular movement along the critical Ramban-Gool route to prevent accidents.
Teams have been dispatched to Parnote village to evaluate the situation and support the local administration,
This region experienced a massive landslide in late April, severely damaging over 50 houses and vital power infrastructure.
This region experienced a massive landslide in late April, severely damaging over 50 houses and vital power infrastructure.
The landslide, which began on April 25 and persisted for three days, disrupted road connectivity between Gool and Ramban, forcing many families to evacuate.
On May 8, an NDMA expert team led by Chief Scientist Prof. D.P. Kanungo from CBRI conducted an extensive survey of the affected area.
The committee, including members from NDMA, UNDP, and NIDM, assessed the causes of land subsidence and potential future risks. They will submit a detailed report
recommending sustainable development measures and precautions against future mudflow slides. Until declared safe, the experts have advised against using the affected area for agricultural or residential purposes. | 