Tens of families forced into tents after ground subsidence damages homes in Jammu outskirts
Nearly a dozen households in Kheri village near Jammu have moved into temporary tents after the ground gave way, cracking several houses.
Residents of Kheri village on the edge of Jammu city reported that a small area of land has sunk, causing deep fissures in multiple homes and prompting about twelve families to seek shelter in tents. Locals are urging officials to launch a thorough geological and technical assessment to find a lasting fix. Authorities confirmed that experts are currently surveying the affected plot. The community recalled a similar incident on September 13 of the previous year, and noted that other districts experienced sporadic subsidence after heavy rains.
Why it matters
The displacement highlights ongoing infrastructure vulnerability to land subsidence in the region.
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