Leh, July 20 -- The Indian Air Force (IAF) sheltered 21 stranded civilians as rain and mudslides cut off the road link to Nubra Valley in Ladakh's Leh.

The road link to Nubra Valley has also been restored by the Indian Air Force.

Sharing an X post, the Western Air Command, IAF, wrote, "Rain & mudslides cut off the road link to Nubra Valley yesterday. Despite being affected themselves as well, Air Force Station Thoise sheltered 21 stranded civilians, including five women, for the night. Swift efforts have since restored connectivity."

According to a press release by the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), isolated very heavy rainfall is predicted over Jammu and Kashmir during July 21-24, along with heavy rainfall in Uttarakhand duri...