Heavy rainfall late Sunday night unleashed a powerful cloudburst at the under-construction Kwar Hydroelectric Project located in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district, leading to widespread disruption and a critical landslide that blocked the Jammu-Kishtwar Road in neighbouring Doda district.
The intense cloudburst caused a surge of mud, rocks, and debris to cascade into the project site, trapping several vehicles beneath the rubble and hindering ongoing construction work. Officials from the Jammu and Kashmir administration have begun assessing the extent of the damage. Thankfully, there have not been any reported casualties linked to this incident.
In addition to the chaos at the Kwar Hydroelectric Project, continuous heavy rainfall triggered a landslide in the **Prem Nagar area** of Doda district. This landslide restricted access to the vital Jammu-Kishtwar Road, a key conduit for transport in the region, after debris from a nearby hillside spilled onto the highway.
Immediate action from the local administration has seen the deployment of teams to the affected areas. Restoration work has commenced, focusing on clearing the avalanche of debris to restore traffic flow on the crucial route as quickly as possible.
Officials maintain close vigilance over the prevailing weather conditions as restoration efforts continue in both Kishtwar and Doda. Authorities emphasized the importance of road safety in these conditions, urging motorists to avoid travel unless absolutely essential.
This incident highlights the increasing vulnerability of infrastructure in Jammu and Kashmir during the monsoon season. Residents and daily commuters face significant challenges during heavy rainfall events, and the administration is making concerted efforts to address these vulnerabilities.
As restoration efforts move forward, further updates will follow regarding the status of the Kwar Hydroelectric Project and the reopening of the Jammu-Kishtwar Road.
