Rajouri, Aug. 29 -- The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) on Friday began road clearance operations in the Pir Panjal mountain range after rainfall and flash floods caused landslides and blocked connectivity in Rajouri district, while the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued weather alerts for several parts of Jammu and Kashmir.

Local resident Ram Krishan expressed relief over the ongoing work, stating, "There has been a lot of relief now..The construction is facilitating a lot of people.. People are working tirelessly to restore the roads ..We are grateful to the Border Roads Organisation department...The construction will be completed in some time".

Krishan added, "At least an 80% effect was attributed to the rain...But the cons...