Ramban, April 22 -- Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday inspected the destruction caused by floods and landslides in the Ramban town.

Following heavy rain on April 20, the Ramban district was hit by landslides and flash floods which led to widespread destruction and blocking of the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway. At least three people, including two children, lost their lives in Bagahana village after two houses collapsed due to a landslide.

Chief Minister Abdullah today assured that restoration work was underway, with efforts to reopen a single track of the highway within 24 hours, while emphasizing the priority of saving lives and providing relief material.

Speaking to ANI, CM Abdullah said, "This is the third ...