Rajouri, July 30 -- Heavy rainfall and a subsequent cloudburst on July 19 triggered massive landslides that severely damaged the Thannamandi-DKG-Bufliaz Road, a key Border Roads Organisation (BRO) project vital for connecting the twin border districts of Rajouri and Poonch with the Kashmir Valley.

The downpour triggered flash floods that washed away several stretches of the newly constructed road, culverts, and heavy trees at multiple locations between Thannamandi and Bufliaz.

The road remains closed for traffic even after 13 days, with vehicles being diverted through the BG (Bimber Gali) route.

Meanwhile, the site Engineer of the private Road Construction Company, Waqar Choudhary, announced that the flood-damaged road will reopen with...