Katra, Aug. 26 -- Torrential rain and landslides have disrupted travel in Jammu and Kashmir, leaving several tourists stranded and prompting the cancellation of 18 trains, officials said on Tuesday.

According to officials, train services were suspended on the down line between Pathankot Cantt and Kandrori due to soil erosion and flash floods in the Chakki River. Train movement was also halted between Jammu Tawi and Katra, as well as between Jammu Tawi and Bari Brahman. Four trains have been short-terminated and short-originated.

Passengers at Jammu Tawi railway station expressed concern over the disruption. "We were going for darshan, but now, when we thought of going back, all the trains got cancelled due to heavy rain. Roads and highw...