As a precautionary measure, the Rajouri District Administration has ordered the closure of all authorities and personal colleges throughout the district for in the present day.
Authorities are intently monitoring the scenario as steady downpours have led to waterlogging and disrupted regular life in a number of low-lying areas. No casualties or main injury have been reported thus far.
Steady downpours have led to waterlogging and disrupted regular life in a number of low-lying areas, officers mentioned.
In the meantime, the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) is endeavor street development work within the hilly areas of the Pir Panjal area of Rajouri to enhance connectivity and cut back waterlogging in market areas similar to Kotranka, Samote, and Budhal.
“Wherever there's a drawback of waterlogging, particularly in market areas, we're developing concrete pavements,” mentioned Sanjay Sharma, a BRO engineer. “The drains available in the market had been typically clogged, resulting in water overflow on roads. We have now coated these areas with concrete pavements and are additionally addressing broken street patches,” he mentioned.Sharma added that the initiative goals to make sure smoother journey and keep street security, with common upkeep underway.Moreover, within the neighbouring state, Himachal Pradesh, two folks died in a rain-triggered landslide in Chamba district on Monday. A boulder fell on a home throughout heavy rainfall.
Ashwani, who's a Patwari, whereas speaking to ANI, mentioned, “Because of the rain, a landslide occurred final night time. Consequently, a boulder fell on a home, and two folks tragically died within the incident. Their our bodies had been recovered from the particles with the assistance of the police and brought to Chamba Hospital. The federal government additionally offered rapid reduction to the victims. Presently, we're additional assessing the hazard within the space and getting ready a report on the losses.”
