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Reasi, Aug 30: A family of seven died after a landslide, triggered by heavy rainfall, struck a residential house in Bhadder village of Mahore tehsil in Reasi district, officials said on Friday.
According to the officials, the incident occurred early in the 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.
“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—(KNO)
