Landslide occurred at the Jammu-Srinagar Highway, which is connecting India to Kashmir Valley, due to heavy rainfall. As a result of the landslide, a huge piece of rock broke off and closed the Jammu-Srinagar Highway to traffic. It was told that there were no injuries or deaths recorded in the incident, in the statement made by the Traffic Directorate. Traffic Directorate pointed out that the continuous rain and snow in the region triggered the landslide. While estimated more than 3.000 vehicles were stranded on the key highway due to landslides, it was stated that the delay in the supply chain could cause a black market. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert in several states in the north of the country due to heavy rain and snowfall.
Hundreds of thousands of Muslims visiting Saudi Arabia for Hajj are now arriving in Medina after completing the pilgrimage rituals in Mecca. Pilgrims travel 575 kilometers to Medina to offer prayers and visit the Prophet Muhammad’s tomb. Many perform 40 sunnah prayers at Al-Masjid an-Nabawi and visit sacred sites such as Rawda-i Mutahhara, Uhud Martyrs’ Cemetery, Baqi Cemetery, and Quba Mosque. Pilgrims greet the Prophet daily through the Babüsselam gate, following the hadith promising intercession for visitors to his grave. Departures from Medina will continue until July 10 for pilgrims from Türkiye.
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