In a calamitous turn of events, nearly two dozen houses in the Pernote area of Ramban district have been afflicted with cracks following a significant road collapse on the five-kilometer stretch of the Ramban-Gool road. The incident, which unfolded on Thursday evening, has prompted swift action from local authorities to ensure the safety of affected residents.
According to official sources, approximately 30 residential properties have suffered structural damage due to the road caving in. In response, families residing in the impacted houses have been promptly relocated to safer accommodations, mitigating immediate risks to their well-being.
The road collapse has effectively severed connectivity along the Ramban-Gool route, with authorities swiftly implementing a blockade to vehicular traffic as a precautionary measure. Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ramban, Baseer-Ul-Haq Chaudhary, confirmed the disruption in a social media post, underscoring the magnitude of the incident.
Deputy Commissioner Baseer-Ul-Haq Chaudhary visited houses affected by land sinking in village Pernote, Ramban. He personally interacted with affected families, assuring them of full support from the district administration. Together, we stand with those impacted, offering… pic.twitter.com/uSwSCYQntS
— Deputy Commissioner (DEO), Ramban (@dcramban) April 26, 2024
“Massive subsidence/sinking at km 5 on Ramban-Gool Road, Road blocked, all vehicles halted. Restoration work underway for road connectivity and power supply affected by road sinking. Ramban-Gool road currently blocked,” DC Ramban communicated via the platform.
In response to the crisis, immediate efforts have been mobilized to address critical needs in the affected area. Deputy Commissioner Ramban has issued directives for the expeditious restoration of road connectivity, electricity supply, and essential services. Additionally, measures have been taken to ensure the availability of emergency medical assistance, with ambulances stationed at strategic locations along the affected route.
Critical situation in #Ramban district as entire panchayat caves in, impacting Gool road. Hundreds displaced, urgent action needed for rescue, rehab, and relocation. Administration, please prioritize! #RambanCrisis pic.twitter.com/dKHkVuwJqt
— Firdous Tak (@takfirdous) April 26, 2024
The gravity of the situation has not escaped the attention of political figures, with ex-Member of Legislative Council and Senior PDP leader, Firdous Tak, highlighting the urgency of the matter on social media. Tak emphasized the need for swift action from the administration to address the crisis comprehensively, including rescue operations, rehabilitation efforts, and the relocation of displaced individuals.
As authorities work tirelessly to navigate the fallout of the road collapse, the focus remains on ensuring the safety and well-being of affected residents while endeavoring to restore normalcy to the disrupted region.
