Cloudburst in J&K’s Doda district triggers flash flood, over 10 houses damaged

Following similar disasters in Kathua and Kishtwar, a cloudburst struck the Doda area of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday. According to officials, the unexpected, intense downpour caused flash floods that destroyed over ten homes.

The incident occurred while the weather service issued a warning of severe to very heavy rain in the districts of Kathua, Samba, Doda, Jammu, Ramban, and Kishtwar, among other areas in the Jammu region. According to police, no casualties have been reported thus far. Due to the bad weather, all public and private schools in the Jammu division stayed closed. Due to landslides and stone-throwing, traffic was halted on the Jammu-Srinagar national route.

The Tawi River was rushing. According to experts, a further and substantial increase in water levels is anticipated throughout the night, as numerous rivers and streams currently have levels over danger marks. The southern areas of Kashmir experienced moderate to heavy rainfall, while the higher regions experienced torrential downpours. Water levels were predicted to rise, but there was no flood warning for the Jhelum River. While north Kashmir experienced dry weather or light rain, central Kashmir reported mild to moderate rainfall.

With 155.6 mm of rain during the last 24 hours ending at 8:30 a.m., Kathua district had the most rainfall in the area. Monday, followed by the meteorological department’s predictions for Bhaderwah in Doda (99.8 mm), Jammu (81.5 mm), and Katra (68.8 mm).

Authorities have warned of possible cloudbursts, flash floods and landslides in high-altitude areas until at least August 27. Rescue and relief teams have been placed on alert in vulnerable areas, officials said. Cloudburst in J&K’s Doda district triggers flash flood, over 10 houses damaged