Jammu, Sept. 7 -- Residents of Kheri village, situated in the Bantalab area of Jammu, say that 15 to 20 houses have been damaged or destroyed due to landslides caused by heavy monsoon rains over the past few days.

The relentless downpours over past few days have also resulted in deep cracks in the soil, rendering homes unsafe and forcing villagers to seek shelter in makeshift tents.

With the terrain still unstable and more rain threatening lives and property, residents need to move to safer places right away.

Displaced families, many of whom invested their life savings into these homes, are now enduring dire living conditions.

Javed, a resident affected by rain damage, said, "Our house, built with years of hard-earned money, is now de...