A flood-like situation has developed in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district after the Dharhali and Saktoh rivers swelled significantly due to incessant rainfall, officials said on Tuesday.
As a precautionary measure, the Rajouri District Administration has ordered the closure of all government and private schools across the district for the day.
Authorities are closely monitoring the situation as continuous downpours have led to waterlogging and disrupted daily life, particularly in several low-lying areas. No casualties or major damage have been reported so far.
In response to the weather-induced challenges, the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has intensified road construction activities in the hilly Pir Panjal region of Rajouri to enhance connectivity and address waterlogging issues in towns such as Kotranka, Samote, and Budhal.
“Wherever waterlogging is an issue, especially in market areas, we are constructing concrete pavements,” said Sanjay Sharma, a BRO engineer. “Drains in these markets often clog, causing water to overflow onto roads. We have now covered those areas with concrete pavements and are also repairing damaged road sections,” he added.
Sharma noted that the initiative is aimed at ensuring smoother travel, reducing disruptions, and improving road safety. Regular maintenance work is ongoing to sustain the improvements.
(ANI)