Kishtwar, July 6: Heavy rainfall triggered flash floods at multiple locations across the Chenab Valley on Monday morning, causing significant disruption at the 540 MW Kwar Hydroelectric Power Project in Kishtwar district and blocking the Doda–Kishtwar stretch of National Highway (NH-244) near Prem Nagar in Doda.
At the TRT (Tail Race Tunnel) area of the 540 MW Kwar Hydroelectric Power Project, flash floods carrying mud, boulders and debris buried several parked vehicles. According to confirmed information, no loss of life or injuries has been reported in the incident.
Project authorities and personnel immediately launched a debris clearance operation, deploying heavy machinery to remove the accumulated mud and boulders and retrieve the trapped vehicles. Efforts are underway to restore normalcy at the affected site.
The 540 MW Kwar Hydroelectric Power Project, being developed on the Chenab River in Kishtwar district, is among the major hydropower projects currently under construction in Jammu and Kashmir.
Meanwhile, the Doda–Kishtwar stretch of NH-244 was blocked near Prem Nagar after flash floods triggered by the early morning downpour brought a large quantity of debris onto the highway. Several vehicles parked along the roadside were also buried under the debris.
The National Highways authorities and district administration have pressed men and machinery into service to clear the highway and restore traffic movement at the earliest. Commuters have been advised to avoid unnecessary travel on the route until the road is reopened.
Authorities are closely monitoring the situation as restoration work continues at both locations. Further details are awaited.
