Sudden storm and rain caused heavy destruction in Jammu and Udhampur on Wednesday evening. Due to strong winds, trees fell at many places, disrupting traffic on roads and power supply. A wall near the Secretariat in Jammu collapsed and there was extensive damage to power infrastructure.
जम्मू-कश्मीरः राजौरी में निर्माणाधीन पुल गिरने से गुणवत्ता पर उठे सवाल
An under-construction bridge connecting Hanjana and Bareri villages in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir collapsed late night due to strong winds and a severe storm in the area. The structure of this bridge, which was under construction for the last few years, collapsed completely. The collapse of the under-construction bridge has raised questions about its quality.
After the collapse of the under-construction bridge, officials of the concerned department and contractors reached the spot and took stock of the situation. According to initial reports, there were no casualties due to the collapse of the under-construction bridge, but all the work done so far was wasted. This incident will delay the much-awaited connectivity project, which was important for the development of the area.
Local residents have expressed disappointment over the collapse of the bridge, as people were waiting for a long time for the completion of the bridge. Locals have also raised questions about the quality of the under-construction bridge behind its collapse. Officials have assured that a technical team will conduct a thorough inspection and submit a report soon.
A sudden storm and rain in Jammu and Udhampur on Wednesday evening caused massive destruction. Due to strong winds, trees fell at many places, disrupting traffic on roads and power supply. A wall collapsed near the Secretariat in Jammu and caused extensive damage to power infrastructure. Some vehicles also got stuck in the debris. This is the first time in the last four-five years that such strong winds have hit the region. The authorities plan to complete a detailed assessment of the damage soon. Disaster response teams will promptly start work to clear roads and restore basic services in the affected areas.
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