JAMMU, June 19 -- A year after torrential rains battered Jagti Migrant Township in August-September 2025, hundreds of damaged rooftops remain unrepaired - forcing families to brace for another monsoon with plastic sheets and buckets.
Residents ofvthe camp say over hundreds of quarters in multiple blocks developed major leaks and cracks during last year's downpour. Broken slabs and collapsed roofing sheets have left many homes exposed. "Every time it rains, our houses turn into ponds. We shift beds, cover TVs, and stay awake all night," said a resident of the colony.
The elderly are worst hit, complaining of damp walls, spreading fungus, and ration stocks ruined by seepage. Locals also fear electrocution and ceiling collapse from exposed i...