Vaishno Devi tragedy: CM questions decision to continue yatra despite weather warnings; 41 dead so far

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Following a deadly landslide near the Vaishno Devi shrine that claimed 34 lives, former CM Omar Abdullah questioned why the pilgrimage wasn't halted despite weather warnings. Record rainfall caused widespread flooding and infrastructure damage across Jammu and Kashmir, prompting evacuations and disrupted communication. LG Manoj Sinha reviewed relief efforts, announcing compensation for victims and ordering essential services restoration.