Heavy rains lash Jammu region, landslide blocks J-K highway

In a respite from the scorching heat wave conditions, heavy rains on Wednesday lashed various areas of the Jammu region bringing down the temperature. The Jammu-Srinagar national highway was blocked for a brief period due to landslides triggered by heavy rains in Ramban district. There were rains in various areas of Kishtwar, Doda, Ramban, Udhampur, Rajouri and Reasi districts on Wednesday, officials said. A hailstorm hit Cheddi area in Udhampur district, causing damage to crops, they said.