Rajouri, Aug. 4 -- Continuous heavy rainfall and landslides over the past 20 days have caused extensive damage to roads, public infrastructure and residential properties, severely disrupting normal life in Rajouri district.

Gambir Mughlan village and several adjoining panchayats, including Kalaban, Kotli, Hatta Seri and Behrote in Manjakote tehsil, have emerged among the worst flood-affected areas of the district.

The major road connecting Manjakote with Thanamandi remains closed after suffering damage at several locations due to landslides. The Public Works Department (PWD) has been carrying out restoration work with JCB machines, but continuous rainfall and fresh landslides are repeatedly blocking the route, making the task extremely ...