Jammu, Aug. 31 -- Heavy rains lashed on Sunday in parts of Jammu region triggered landslide and cloudburst while eight people have been rescued from flash floods.

The authorities however, have ordered closure of all private and government schools in the region in view of the inclement weather alerts.

Rain showers lashed today in most areas of Jammu region with few spots received heavy to heavy rains.

The power supply also remained affected in parts of the region due rains.

A weatherman stated that in the evening and late night, there is a possibility of rains in parts of Kashmir as well.

"There are chances of cloudbursts, flash floods and landslides in twin regions," he said.

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