India, Aug. 26 -- The Jammu region is reeling under one of its heaviest spells of rain in decades, leaving behind a trail of death, destruction, and chaos. Torrential rains over the past 48 hours have triggered landslides, flash floods, and overflowing rivers, causing massive disruption across multiple districts. The intensity of the rains across the region has not subsided till the time of filing this news report.

At least 10 people have been killed so far - including six pilgrims on the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine route in Reasi - while dozens more have been injured and several remain trapped under debris.

National highways, key bridges, and arterial roads have been battered, cutting off entire areas, while hundreds of people have been e...