Bhaderwah, July 22: A powerful cloudburst that struck Kota Nullah in Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda district early this morning washed away a stretch of Thaleela – Chirala link road and created a flood like situation.
Sub Divisional Magistrate Thathri Athar Amin Zargar said that a portion of road of Thaleela-Chirala link got washed away after a cloudburst occurred in the wee hours. “The cloud burst coupled with heavy rains resulted in mudslides and flood like situation in Kota Nullah. However no loss of life or injury was reported. Men and machinery are being deployed to clear debris from the road and restore it at the earliest,” said SDM Thathri.
He added that Doda – Kishtwar stretch of the highway which got closed due to cloudburst between Shiva Pull and Thathri Petrol Pump has been restored for two-way traffic.
Meanwhile, torrential rains continued in most part of Doda and Kishtwar districts on third day today, resulting in rise in water level in Chenab river and its major tributaries like Neeru and Kalnai.
The district administration Doda has advised people to remain cautious and stay away from streams, rivers and other vulnerable spots.