The NH road in the area of Udhampur was restored after the completion of restoration work, which made life easier for commuters and the residents of the area. Despite that, the situation continued to be tough because of the flash flood occurred in one of the villages in the district.
There had been an impact on the NH road due to the heavy rain and landslide. In order to restore connectivity, restoration works were initiated on high priority basis by the concerned department and teams. The restoration of the NH road proved to be quite beneficial for the travelers and residents as it helped them resolve their difficulties.
After the restoration work was completed, there came an incident of a flash flood in one of the villages in the district due to heavy rains. This flash flood created difficulty for the locals living in that area and caused destruction in the village.
Emergency response units, which include local administration members and disaster management officers, were dispatched to watch over the situation and guarantee the security of the locals. Locals residing in dangerous areas were advised to be careful and stay away from overflowing streams and channels.
According to officials, consistent rainfall in the hills of Jammu and Kashmir had created a potential hazard of flash flooding and landslides, thus making several areas susceptible to natural disasters during the monsoon season. The administration is keeping track of the weather situation and has directed all departments to be ready for emergencies.
The recent incident once again underscores the frequent problem faced by mountainous areas such as Udhampur in case of heavy rains. Even though the re-opening of the highway has brought about temporary respite, the administration is still concentrating on avoiding any future disasters and ensuring the safety of locals.
Locals have been asked to follow the safety advice given by the local administration and notify them of any kind of emergency situation. As weather forecast suggests more rain in some areas, officials are prepared to deal with any kind of disruption or conduct rescue operations whenever needed.
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