Poonch (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], April 29 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir (J-K) have been grappling with continuous rainfall for the past 48 hours that has wreaked havoc in several regions including Poonch.
Torrential rains in the valley have triggered flash floods in parts of Poonch and northern Kashmir causing damages to 8 to 10 buildings and roads.
Detailing about the incident SDM Ashfaq Hussain said, “8-10 houses damaged in heavy rainfall. Some houses are fully damaged and some are partially damaged. A few roads have also been damaged. A relief amount will be given to the affected as per the rules. We are providing tents to the affected families. We have identified vulnerable spots and places of alternate accommodation in the area.”
Meanwhile, an avalanche struck the Sarbal area of Sonamarg in central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district on Monday. No casualties or financial losses were reported since the avalanche struck the Sonamarg area on the forest side, thus resulting in no damage, said officials.
Visuals show Project Beacon of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) conducting a snow-clearing operation at the site. Project Beacon is the oldest initiative of the BRO, which was launched in the 1960s.
It oversees the development and maintenance of vital road infrastructure in key Kashmir regions, including the Zojila Pass, which connects Drass with the Kashmir valley.
Project Beacon’s responsibilities include keeping traffic moving at Zojila Pass, restoring and improving Amarnath Yatra tracks, and clearing snow on roads. (ANI)
