Over 50 houses damaged, 500 people relocated as sudden sinking of land wreaks havoc in J&K's Ramban

Approximately 1 km of land along the Ramban-Gool road has sunk, leading to the relocation of over 500 people. This displacement follows the complete destruction of over 58 houses in a village within Jammu and Kashmir's Ramban district due to the land sinking. (PTI photo)

A 6 km long Pernote-Thalwa road has also been damaged due to a massive landslide. As a result, approximately 60,000 residents of the Gool sub-division were cut off from both the Ramban district headquarters and the NH44. (ANI photo)

Continual land subsidence persists amidst relentless rainfall, posing a threat to over two dozen remaining houses. Additionally, hundreds of acres of agricultural land have borne the brunt of this natural calamity. (PTI photo)

A robust team of 30 members from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has teamed up with the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and community volunteers to assist affected individuals in relocating to safer areas. (PTI photo)

The local authorities conducted an evacuation amidst harsh weather conditions. The majority of affected families have been moved to Maitra community hall, where relief and support services are being provided by Pernote Panchayat. (PTI photo)

The revenue, horticulture, rural development, roads and buildings departments, along with other relevant authorities, have been assigned the responsibility of evaluating the damages to ensure swift disbursement of compensation to the affected individuals. (ANI photo)

Geology experts have set up camp in the village, gathering samples to determine the precise cause of the land sinking. They plan to deliver their findings in a report within a week. (ANI photo)

The recent rains that led to stagnant water seeping into the vegetable and paddy fields above the road with the Chenab River below this area is being attributed to this natural calamity. (ANI photo)