New Delhi, Aug. 26 -- As many as four people were killed, and over two dozen houses and bridges were damaged in Jammu and Kashmir due to the heavy rains in the state.

Four people have died in Doda district since Monday evening. A woman died in Gandoh on Monday and three deaths have been reported from Gandoh, Thathri and Bhaderwah, said DC Doda Harvinder Singh.

Besides, around 18 houses have also been damaged in heavy rains. There is no cloudburst but heavy rains have triggered flashfloods, he added.

Reports of damage to public and private infrastructure were also received from high altitude areas of Kishtwar, Reasi, Rajouri, Ramban and Poonch districts, the officials said, adding the real picture will emerge only after an assessment of...