Rain and snowfall became a disaster in Jammu and Kashmir, dozens of houses collapsed due to landslides; school closed

Heavy rainfall in Jammu and Kashmir and snowfall in hilly areas brought great difficulties to life. More than three dozen houses have collapsed in the state and many are on the verge of collapse. Baramulla, Kishtwar and Reasi districts have suffered the most damage.

12 houses affected in Kishtwar

Meanwhile, 12 houses were damaged due to heavy rains in Kishtwar district, forcing officials to put the disaster response machinery on high alert. In this regard, an official spokesperson said that the administration has put the disaster response machinery on high alert amid heavy rains in the area for the last four days.

He said reports from the concerned tehsildars indicated damage to about a dozen houses in tehsil Nagaseni, Mughalmaidan and Kishtwar areas.

School holiday in Kashmir

The Meteorological Department has predicted snowfall and rain in most areas on Tuesday also. In such a situation, a decision has been taken to keep schools closed in Kashmir on Tuesday.

The Junior Assistant type examination to be held in Kashmir on Tuesday has also been postponed. Regarding Jammu-Srinagar Highway, officials have advised the passengers to avoid traveling on the highway till the debris is cleared.