India, Aug. 26 -- Overnight incessant rainfall across the Jammu region flooded low-lying areas with rivers in spate and forced the closure of the highway to Srinagar following landslides at multiple places in Ramban district, officials said on Tuesday.

"Torrential rains since 10.30pm on Monday led to a rise in the water levels of the Chenab, Ravi, Tawi, Tarnah, Ujh, Maggar Khad, Sahar Khad, Devika and other rivulets and tributaries. These rivers are all flowing near the danger mark. People have been advised to stay away from water bodies. NDRF, SDRF and police are on high alert," a senior police officer said.

Traffic on the 250-km Jammu-Srinagar National Highway was suspended on Tuesday following landslides and shooting stones in Ramban...