Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday spoke with Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and took stock of the situation arising due to heavy rainfall and assured every possible assistance from the Centre to tackle it.
The call comes after flash floods triggered by heavy rainfall caused widespread disruption across the Chenab Valley on Monday, affecting road connectivity in Doda district and damaging infrastructure at the 540 MW Kwar Hydroelectric Power Project in Kishtwar district.
In Doda district, National Highway 244 was closed at Premnagar after floodwaters and debris blocked the road, bringing traffic to a complete standstill. Several vehicles remained stranded on both sides of the highway as authorities worked to restore connectivity.
The closure also affected the ongoing annual Machail Yatra, with officials advising pilgrims and commuters to avoid the route until it is declared safe.
In the Kishtwar district, flash floods caused extensive damage at the 540 MW Kwar Hydroelectric Power Project. At the Tailrace Tunnel (TRT) site, a massive flow of water and mud swept through the area, burying several vehicles under debris and damaging project infrastructure.
Rescue and clearance operations were deployed, while authorities continued to assess the extent of the damage.
