JAMMU, Aug. 12 -- Heavy rains lashed various districts of Jammu region, triggering flash floods that damaged two structures and led to the closure of some inter-district roads, officials said on Tuesday.
Authorities in Rajouri, Reasi, and Poonch districts have ordered the closure of all schools in view of the heavy rains and adverse weather conditions.
Significant rainfall was recorded between 0830 hours on Monday and 0630 hours on Tuesday, Met department officials said, adding Reasi recorded 280.5 mm rainfall, followed by Kathua with 148 mm, and 96 mm each in Samba and Jammu districts.
It triggered flash floods, landslides, and mudslides in various places, the officials said, adding no casualties have been recorded.
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