STATE TIMES NEWS Bhadarwah: As predicted by Met Department torrential rains were witnessed across UT of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday. According to reports, torrential rains since early morning triggered flash floods in several areas of district Doda in which a vehicle also got damaged. The flash floods have been reported from several places including Kastigarh, Machipal area of Gandoh and Kahara areas of district Doda, due to which Kastigarh-Doda, Thathri-Gandoh and Kahara-Hallaran road got closed. Meanwhile district administration has issued an advisory in view of torrential rains. “Due to heavy rains in district Doda today, which are expected to continue for two more days, there are chances of flood and damage of roads etc, therefore public of district Doda is advised not to venture out and avoid travel by road,” the advisory issued by administration reads. Advisory issued by Administration also cautioned public not to go near electric poles, wires, transformers, rivers, Nallahs and slide prone areas. Beside try to keep your mobiles charged and inform tehsil, Sub division or District Administration immediately in case of any misshapening. The administration also issued contact numbers in case of any emergency which include 01996233337 (District Control Room) and 01996233530 (PCR Doda).
