Srinagar, July 23 -- Heavy rainfall continued to lash several parts of Jammu and Kashmir for the fifth consecutive day on Thursday, triggering cloudbursts and flash floods across the region, while as strategic Jammu-Srinagar National Highway remained closed for the vehicular traffic due to inclement weather conditions.
According to the details the worst-hit area was Boniyar in North Kashmir's Baramulla district, where a cloudburst struck the upper reaches of Mayan village this afternoon, sending torrents of water, mud and boulders downstream. Officials said flash floods washed away four culverts, snapped electricity and drinking water supply, and disrupted road connectivity in the area.
The cloudburst also damaged the Neela Nag water sour...