Officials said on Tuesday that after a significant increase in the water level of Jalhali and Sotoh rivers after the Dharhali and Sakatoh rivers, flood -like situation has come to light in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir.
As a precautionary measure, the Rajouri district administration has ordered the closure of all government and private schools across the district for today.
Officials are closely monitoring the situation as continuous downpores have disrupted waterlogging and normal life in many low-level areas. There has been no casualties or major damage so far.
Officials said that continuous downpors have disrupted waterlogging and normal life in many low areas.
Meanwhile, the Border Rhodes Organization (BRO) is doing road construction work to improve connectivity in the mountainous regions of Pir Panjal region of Rajouri and to reduce waterlogging in market areas such as Kotanka, Samote and Buddha.
Bro engineer Sanjay Sharma said, “Wherever there is a problem of waterlogging, especially in market areas, we are building solid footpaths.” He said, “Drains were often closed in the market, causing water overflow on the roads. Now we are covered with concrete pavements and are also addressing the damaged road patches,” he said.
Sharma said that the purpose of the initiative is to ensure smooth travel and maintain road safety, with regular maintenance.
In addition, two people died in a rain-trigger landslide in Chamba district on Monday, in the neighborhood state, Himachal Pradesh. A boulder fell at a house during heavy rains.
Ashwani, who is a track, speaking to Annie, said, “Due to rain, a landslide occurred last night. As a result, a boulder fell at a house, and two people died tragically in the incident. Their bodies were recovered from the rubble with the help of police.” (AI)
