Flash floods triggered by overnight heavy rainfall hit the Doda and Kishtwar districts of Jammu and Kashmir, damaging the Doda–Kishtwar highway and burying vehicles under mud and debris near the Kwar Hydroelectric Project site, according to reports from multiple outlets. The flooding inundates sections of the road with mud and boulders, disrupting movement along the highway and leaving construction equipment at the power project submerged. Authorities respond by launching road clearance and restoration operations to clear debris and reopen the route. The Hindu and Mint report that commuters are advised to avoid the affected highway and follow official traffic advisories until the road is cleared. Times of India adds that minor flooding occurs in Reasi as well, following a weather warning. While the reports do not indicate fatalities, they emphasize ongoing clearance work and guidance to travelers as conditions are assessed and the roadway is restored.
Flash floods in J&K block Doda-Kishtwar highway, bury vehicles near Kwar project
Flash floods triggered by overnight heavy rainfall hit the Doda and Kishtwar districts of Jammu and Kashmir, damaging the Doda–Kishtwar highway and burying vehicles under mud and debris near the Kwar...
- Heavy overnight rainfall triggers flash floods in Doda and Kishtwar districts.
- Mud, boulders, and debris bury vehicles and block the Doda–Kishtwar highway.
- The Kwar Hydroelectric Project area is affected, with construction equipment submerged.
- Authorities begin road clearance and restoration work and issue traffic advisories to commuters to avoid the highway.
- Minor flooding is reported in Reasi after a weather warning.
Heavy rainfall caused flash floods in Doda and Kishtwar districts of Jammu and Kashmir, damaging the Doda-Kishtwar highway and burying vehicles in mud. No casualties were reported, but road clearance efforts are underway as authorities advise commuters to avoid the affected area.
1 hour agoRoad clearance and restoration work has been launched by authorities, while commuters have been advised to avoid the highway and follow official traffic advisories until the route is reopened.
5 hours agoIncessant overnight rains triggered flash floods in Doda and Kishtwar, damaging the Doda-Kishtwar highway and burying vehicles near the Kwar Hydroelectric Project. Mud and boulders inundated the highway, disrupting traffic, while the project site saw construction equipment submerged. Authorities have launched clearance operations, advising commuters to follow advisories. Minor floods also occurred in Reasi, following a weather warning.
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