Several vehicles were buried under the debris, while some were swept away by the strong flood currents into the Chenab River. However, the administration has not yet released an official assessment regarding the number of affected vehicles or the total extent of the damage.
जम्मू-कश्मीर के डोडा में भारी बारिश से आई बाढ़ ने बरपाया कहर, हाईवे बंद, कई घर और गाड़ियां क्षतिग्रस्त
Flash floods struck the upper reaches of Thathri town in Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda district following heavy rainfall on Tuesday. The floodwaters brought with them mud, debris, and large boulders, damaging several houses, shops, and vehicles parked along the roadside. Fortunately, no casualties have been reported in the incident.
According to officials, this is the third instance of flash floods in the Doda and Kishtwar districts over the past two days. Persistent heavy rains in the hilly terrain caused a massive accumulation of debris and stones in Thathri town, partially damaging several residential and commercial buildings.
Locals reported that several vehicles were buried under the debris, while others were swept away by the strong currents into the Chenab River. However, the administration has not yet released an official assessment regarding the number of affected vehicles or the total extent of the damage.
The flash floods also briefly disrupted traffic on the Doda-Kishtwar National Highway. The district administration, in coordination with the police and other relevant agencies, launched relief and cleanup operations to clear the debris and restore connectivity.
This incident follows an earlier event where a section of the Doda-Kishtwar highway near the under-construction 540 MW Kwar Hydroelectric Project was damaged due to continuous rainfall.
Doda Deputy Commissioner Krishna Lal stated that the administration took immediate action regarding all rain-related incidents in the district. He noted that on Tuesday morning, soil and debris from a hillside slope had slid onto the road in the Prem Nagar area of Thathri Tehsil; this was cleared promptly, and traffic flow was normalized.
He further mentioned that heavy rains had caused an accumulation of mud and stones on the Chirala Tehsil and Bagna link roads as well, but these routes were also reopened following cleanup operations.
The Deputy Commissioner urged the public not to pay heed to rumors and to avoid panic. He clarified that the incident was not a cloudburst but a case of flash floods caused by heavy rainfall. He stated that the movement of soil and stones—ranging from small to large—down the slopes during heavy rain in hilly areas is a common occurrence, and the administration remains fully prepared to handle such situations.
He urged people to verify any information with the district control room or the district administration before believing or sharing it.
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