India, Aug. 27 -- At least 31 people died and 23 others were injured after a massive landslide hit Mata Vaishno Devi Yatra track close to the Ardhkumari in Katra, Jammu and Kashmir, on Tuesday.

The landslide was reported amid severe rains recorded in the area.

Rescue teams are currently working hard to detect the presence of more individuals trapped under debris.

According to reports, the yatra, participated by a large number of Hindu pilgrims every year, has been halted.

The yatra board wrote on X: "In view of recent incessant rain and inclement weather, all the yatries are hereby advised to replan their yatra to the shrine once the weather improves."

The landslides reportedly left a large number of properties and bridges collapsed....