Strong snowfall disturbs Upper Doda: Normal life in the Doda district, Jammu and Kashmir, has been seriously disrupted for the past three days by ongoing rain and snowfall. Doda’s higher sections have seen a lot of snowfall, which causes many problems for the people. Snow has covered areas like Koti, Gundna, Dessa Kashtigarh, Bijarni, Gandoh Bhalesa, and Shikhli in Dessa village, therefore complicating everyday tasks.
Damage to Property Resulting from Extreme Snowfall
Reports of a two-story house belonging to Balakrishna, a local resident, collapsing reflect the extreme damage the heavy snowfall in upper Doda has caused to houses. Luckily, the neighbourhood helped to carefully relocate and save some of his most important items to a neighbor’s house.
Roads blocks and landslides create travel hazards.
Apart from property damage, the constant rain and snow have caused landslides at several places. Constant rockfalls on the Doda to Pul Doda route have made it dangerous and seriously threatens travellers. Authorities have recommended commuters to choose other paths and travel safely via the Ganpat Bridge.
Authorities Pursues Restitution Projects
Snowfall and landslides have periodically caused traffic on National Highway-244 (NH-244) to be hampered, according Deputy Commissioner Harvinder Singh. Still, the government is aggressively making sure the road is restored on schedule. Teams in snow removal and road maintenance have been despatched to minimise travel interruptions and enable the flow of necessary goods.
Extreme Cold Conditions Affect Neighbours
The severe storms have also heightened cold waves in the area, which has locals indoors forced. Particularly in mountainous and landslide-prone locations, local officials have advised individuals to use caution and avoid pointless travel. The government is closely observing the matter and acting as required to stop more damage and disturbance.
Communication disturbances and electricity
The severe snowfall in higher parts of Doda has also impacted communication networks and electricity in several towns, further aggravating the difficulties experienced by the people. Early attempts are being made to restore communication services and electricity supplies.
Future Preventives and Relief Strategies
The local government has meantime arranged relief efforts to help anyone impacted by the snowfall. People living in sensitive locations have been asked to be vigilant and notify the relevant authorities of any incidents. Forecasts of the weather show that snowfall may last for the next few days; officials are ready to handle any developing difficulties.
The massive snowfall in higher parts of Doda, Jammu and Kashmir, has seriously affected everyday life, transport and basic amenities, therefore causing difficulties for the local people. Authorities are still dedicated to guarantee the security and welfare of their citizens and act pro-actively to resolve disturbance caused by weather. source amarujala
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