Jammu Kashmir Cloud Burst: Cloud burst in Jammu Kashmir too, people’s houses swept away in strong currents; Srinagar-Leh highway closed

Last Updated on 04/08/2024 by wccexam Desk

Jammu Kashmir cloudburst, Several roads have been damaged due to cloudburst in Ganderbal district of Jammu and Kashmir. Due to this, the main Srinagar-Leh national highway has been closed. Many houses and vehicles have also been damaged. Traffic on Srinagar-Leh road has been suspended till further notice due to road damage in Kacherwan of Ganderbal district. Some buildings including residential houses have been damaged due to flash floods caused by cloudburst.

According to information, officials are present on the spot to provide assistance to the needy people. The closure of the highway has cut off the Kashmir Valley from Ladakh Union Territory while the Baltal base camp for the Amarnath Yatra has also become inaccessible. Officials reached the spot to assess the damage. According to locals, several roads and crops have also been damaged due to the massive cloudburst in Kangan, Ganderbal. District administration officials have reached the spot to assess the damage and take stock of the situation.