Udhampur, Sept. 8 -- As heavy rainfall continues to lash Udhampur, commuters and locals on Sunday were seen crossing landslide-affected areas on foot by navigating a makeshift path carved along the upper sections of the collapsed hillside.

Personnel from the state police and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) have been deployed at the site to assist and manage the situation.

Speaking to ANI, Superintendent of Police Prehlad Kumar said CRPF personnel have been deployed to guide the public through the affected area.

"Due to the heavy rains here, roads have been closed and people have been stuck on both sides.... We have deployed CRPF personnel here to guide the people here... The weather is opening here now, so the people can cross ...