Rain-Triggered Landslide Claims 7 Lives in Jammu and Kashmir, Death Toll Rises to 21

The J&K Police actively participated in the rescue operation at Domail Dhok after a tragic landslide hit a mud house, claiming seven lives; rescue efforts are continuing in coordination with all agencies concerned, said the police

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Prelims-testable facts

01Seven people were killed in a landslide in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district.
02The landslide occurred due to incessant rainfall that caused a mud house to collapse.
03At least 21 people have died in rain-related incidents in Jammu and Kashmir so far.
04The rescue operation at Domail Dhok was conducted by the J&K Police in coordination with other agencies.
05Four women were among the seven people killed in the landslide.
06Six people remain missing after the landslide in Poonch district.

Trap alerts

Most people think that landslides are a rare occurrence in Jammu and Kashmir, but actually they have become increasingly common due to heavy rainfall.
Most people think that rescue efforts are led by the Indian Army, but actually they are coordinated with all agencies concerned.

Mains Practice Question

Critically examine the challenges posed by natural disasters such as landslides to disaster management efforts in hilly regions like Jammu and Kashmir.

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Prelims Practice MCQs

Single facteasy

How many lives were claimed in a landslide that hit a mud house in Domail Dhok?

A.5
B.7
C.10
D.15

The landslide in Domail Dhok resulted in the loss of 7 lives, highlighting the vulnerability of hilly regions to natural disasters.

Multiple statementsmedium

Consider the following statements regarding Rescue Efforts in Jammu and Kashmir: 1. The Indian Army was the primary agency coordinating rescue efforts. 2. Multiple agencies, including the Jammu and Kashmir Police, were involved in the rescue operation. 3. The government of India deployed a team of foreign experts to assist with search and rescue operations. How many of the above statements are correct?

A.Only one
B.Only two
C.All three
D.None

Statement 2 is correct because it aligns with fact #3, which mentions that rescue efforts are continuing in coordination with all agencies concerned. Statement 1 is incorrect because the fact list does not mention the Indian Army as the primary agency coordinating rescue efforts. Statement 3 is also incorrect because there is no mention of deploying a team of foreign experts to assist with search and rescue operations.

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