JAMMU, Sept. 13 -- Following incessant rains in August this year that left a trail of death and destruction across Jammu region, land subsidence has damaged over 65 houses in two villages in Poonch and Ramban districts, prompting district administrations to swing into action.

"At least 40 houses have been completely damaged in Kalaban village in Mendhar sub- division of Poonch district affecting 70 families. The administration has set up three shelters at Panchayat Ghar. However, only one family has shifted there while others have shifted to the houses of their relatives in Mendhar and Poonch towns," said Mendhar sub-divisional magistrate, Imran Rashid Khataria.

The administration has provided free ration and tents to the affected famil...