Rajouri, July 29 -- Recent flash floods in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district caused major damage to the local power and water infrastructure in the region, resulting in the entry of water into houses in the region, government officials said on Wednesday.

According to Executive Engineer, Jal Shakti Department, Rajouri, Zulafqar Ali, water supply sources including dug wells, pump wells, and borewells suffered extensive damage due to the flash floods in the area.

The Jal Shakti Department official further mentioned that to deal with the overflow of water into residents' homes, the administration is setting up tanks and extending a pipeline to supply water to residents of Rajouri for drinking and household needs.

"Damage has occurred to...