Archive · 13 Sep 2025
Jammu Families Displaced by Subsidence Plead for Rehabilitation
Imagine your home suddenly starts to sink!
That's what's happening in parts of Jammu and Kashmir after heavy rains.
The ground is collapsing, and houses are cracking or falling apart, forcing families to leave.
They've lost their homes and possessions and now live in temporary tents.
They're getting some help like tents and food, but it's not enough.
They're asking the government for a safe place to live permanently because the land keeps sinking.
Experts are coming to check what's happening.
Land subsidence in Jammu and Kashmir has caused houses to collapse and crack.
Affected families are living in temporary tents and are seeking government aid and rehabilitation.
The land subsidence followed heavy rains and floods in late August.
Multiple areas across the Jammu region, including 19 places in various districts, have been affected.
Residents are requesting immediate relocation and permanent rehabilitation due to ongoing risks.
- Who
- Families in Jammu and Kashmir
- What
- Are facing displacement and seeking rehabilitation due to land subsidence, causing damage to homes.
- When
- Since heavy rains at the end of August, with land subsidence reported around September 3-6.
- Where
- Khari village and multiple other areas in Jammu and Kashmir, including Ramban, Kishtwar, Poonch, Reasi, and Kathua districts
- Why
- Excessive water saturation from heavy rains caused the land to sink, damaging homes and infrastructure.
- Affected Areas
- Khari village, Kanger panchayats, Bermini, Guraa, Chaata, Undue Sarari, Ramban, Kishtwar, Poonch, Reasi, and Kathua districts
- Cause
- Excessive water saturation after heavy rains and floods
- Damage
- Cracked or collapsed houses, infrastructure damage
- Displaced People
- Over 2,500-3,000 people initially, with more affected by subsidence
- Relief Provided
- Tents and rations from administration and aid organizations
- Incident Start Date
- Early September; land sinking following late August rains
