Schools in Doda closed after heavy rainfall

Due to the heavy rain, all government and private schools in Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda district were closed to students on Wednesday.

“It has been decided that all Government/Private schools in District Doda will remain closed for students on July 19 for the well-being of our students in light of the inclement weather conditions,” announced DC Doda. Meanwhile, torrential rains in Jammu and Kashmir have resulted in landslides in various locations.

According to an official, the National Highway-44 in Ramban district was closed on Wednesday owing to shooting stones and mud slush.

Deputy Commissioner Ramban said on Twitter that NH-44 was closed in various sections due to mud slush and shooting stones and that people should avoid travelling till road clearing work was completed.

“The NH-44 is closed in some places due to mud slush and shooting stones.” People are urged to avoid travelling until road clearance efforts are completed,” Deputy Commissioner Ramban tweeted.

Earlier today, the Jammu and Kashmir Traffic Police reported a roadblock due to clearance operations.

“Traffic update at 8:00 AM, NHW blocked at various places due to two mudslides/shooting stones. People are advised not to travel till the restoration work is completed,” tweeted J&K Traffic Police.