Cloudburst wreaks havoc in Baramulla; Srinagar- Jammu Highway stays closed
Srinagar: Heavy rainfall continued to lash several parts of Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir, triggering cloudbursts and flash floods across the territory, while Srinagar-Jammu Highway remained closed for vehicular traffic due to inclement weather conditions.
According to Kashmir Media Service, the worst-hit area was Boniyar in Baramulla district, where a cloudburst struck the upper reaches of Mayan village, sending torrents of water, mud and boulders downstream. Officials said flash floods washed away four culverts, snapped electricity and drinking water supply, and disrupted road connectivity in the area.
The cloudburst also damaged the Neela Nag water source and raw water transmission pipelines, leaving around a dozen villages, including Mayan, Kathal, Muqam Peeran, Braripora, Bijhama, Niloosa, Noorkhah, Gingle, Lachipora A and B, and Chandanwari, without drinking water.
Authorities advised residents to use water sparingly, boil drinking water before consumption and cooperate with restoration teams.
