Power, internet, and fixed-lines break down
Expect heavy rainfall on August 27: MeT
Northlines Correspondent
Jammu Tawi | Aug 26: Incessant rains on Wednesday wreaked havoc in parts of Jammu region where in several bridges collapsed in city, other areas and houses were damaged in Poonch and Rajouri Districts of Jammu Region. The torrential rains have raised the water level of Tawi River significantly.
In Jammu City, rain water flooded many houses and shops in Kunjwani, Pamposh Colony, Nanak Nagar, Canal Road, Krishna Nagar, Bhagwati Nagar, Talab Tillo and other low lying areas. People rued and criticized the Jammu Municipal Corporation for not taking measures in advance in view of the monsoon season. Locals criticized local Jammu Municipal Councillors and former MLAs and Ministers for shoddy work.
They alleged that many nallahs and drains overflowed and the dirty water entered their houses causing damage to the property.
The bridge in Gadigarh near Jeevan Nagar, Jammu Tawi collapsed due to which the connectivity between Dharap and Bishnah Tehsil has been affected. At the same time, the contact route from Naralu to Kathy has also been broken. According to the information, the floodwater bridge that was swept away was only five years old.
Several bridges have been reportedly damaged in Poonch and Rajouri Districts of Jammu Region.
Meanwhile power supply remained snapped since night in most of the parts of Jammu region as electric wires and high tension lines also suffered damages. Besides power supply, many internet lines, cable network and telephone lines were damaged in most areas of Jammu Region.
Reports from Mendhar said that one Mohammad Shokit, 35, Resident of Kaller Mora, Mendhar at present Gola Nari Kotli Kalaban, Manjakote, Rajouri died after cattle shed collapsed while in Sangiote village, many cattle were stuck due to collapse.
In Mendhar 33 KV line completely broke down. Men and machinery have been pressed into service for early restoration of the electricity across the region.
Jammu-Srinagar national highway remained closed after a fresh landslide triggered due to heavy rains following which over 1400 trucks and other vehicles remained stranded along the roadside.
While the electricity, internet and telephone services were restored in some parts, reports of men and machinery currently working at restoration work have come in.
At the same time, the Meteorological Department has also predicted heavy rain in most areas of Jammu and Kashmir on August 27.
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