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Bandipora Flooded: Road, Homes Submerged by Rain
22 May
Summary
- Heavy rains caused severe waterlogging and road damage in Bandipora.
- Rainwater and mud entered several homes, damaging belongings.
- Vehicular movement was disrupted on Srinagar-Bandipora road and NH-44.
On Thursday, Bandipora in Jammu and Kashmir experienced severe waterlogging and road damage due to heavy rainfall. The Srinagar-Bandipora road near Darul Uloom Rahimiya was significantly impacted, disrupting vehicular traffic. The situation escalated as rainwater and mud infiltrated several homes in the vicinity, causing damage to personal property and distress among residents.
Authorities have commenced assessments for restoration and relief measures, though the full extent of the damage is still being determined. Continuous rainfall has adversely affected normal life in the region, with inundated roads and waterlogged houses visible.
Separately, National Highway-44 (NH-44) between May 19 and May 20 experienced slow traffic movement. Contributing factors included single-lane road conditions between Marog and Kishtwari Pather, breakdowns of three heavy motor vehicles, and the movement of nomadic herds. As a result, traffic police issued advisories for commuters.
Travelers on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway were advised to travel only during daytime. Night travel was discouraged due to potential risks such as shooting stones, landslides, ongoing construction between Ramban and Banihal, and the continued movement of nomadic groups towards the valley.
