Kathua, Aug. 17 -- Flash floods and landslides occurred in many parts of Kathua following a cloud burst here on Sunday.

The rescue operations have intensified and efforts are underway to retrieve the stranded vehicles.

At atleast seven people have died in a landslide triggered by heavy rain.

The cloudburst in Kathua, which occurred on the intervening night of Saturday and Sunday, also damaged a railway track, the national highway, and the local police station. Rescue and relief operations are underway in Kathua and Kishtwar, officials said on Sunday.

Following the cloudburst and landslides, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the Central government was closely monitoring the situation and assured all possible support.

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