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Continuous heavy rainfall in Doda district has led to the temporary closure of the Doda-Pul Doda Road and the Pul Doda-Ghat GMC Road. Several link roads have also been blocked.
Speaking to ANI, Doda Deputy Commissioner Krishan Lal said the situation is being regularly monitored as rivers and streams in the district are in spate. He said people living in areas near the river were relocated to safer places after the water level rose. He added that 56 interior roads in Doda district remain closed due to the continuous rainfall, while restoration work is underway. "It's raining throughout the district, and the situation is being regularly monitored. Our rivers and streams are also flooded, so all our field functionaries are keeping an eye on the situation. Yesterday, the river's water level rose, so we relocated people from nearby areas in Doda to safer places. So, the situation is under control," Lal said. He further added, "Due to continuous rain, about 56 interior roads in Doda district are closed, and our restoration work is ongoing. But as you know, the continuous rain is hampering our restoration work," he said. Meanwhile, water level of the Jhelum River has risen, while multiple gates of the Baglihar Hydroelectric Power Project Dam in Jammu and Kashmir's Ramban district have been opened to regulate the increased inflow following heavy rains. According to local residents, incessant rainfall since July 23 has caused the water level of the Jhelum River to rise by nearly one foot. Authorities have urged people living in low-lying areas and along riverbanks to remain vigilant and follow safety advisories issued by the administration. Speaking to ANI, Dr Ejaz expressed hope that the weather conditions would improve in the coming days. Referring to the rising water level in the Jhelum, he said the increase had been gradual, and there was no immediate cause for concern unless the region witnessed heavy rainfall. "As for the situation, I believe that God willing, it will improve. By the grace of God, things will get better. There's a forecast of sunshine, God willing. Our hope from Almighty God is for things to improve. The water is rising, but I don't think it will be too much, given the current pattern of the rain. If it rains heavily, then there are chances of some issues," he said. (ANI)
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