Cloudburst in Gurez Damages Cowshed, Washes Away Link Road in Bandipora

Bandipora, July 19: A cloudburst struck the Dawar area of Gurez in north Kashmir’s Bandipora district on Sunday morning, damaging a cowshed, washing away a section of a link road, and disrupting movement in the area. According to officials, the cloudburst caused a sudden rise in the water level of a local nallah, damaging public infrastructure and leaving residents stranded on either side of the affected road. Two cows and household belongings remained trapped inside the damaged cowshed following the incident. Jammu and Kashmir Police personnel reached the spot soon after the cloudburst to assess the situation and evaluate the extent of the damage. The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) also launched restoration work to clear debris and restore road connectivity at the earliest. A local resident, Ajaz Ahmad Dar, said the flash floods caused extensive damage to the cowshed and the link road leading towards Mousum, leaving several people stranded due to the disruption. No casualties or injuries were reported in the incident. Authorities are monitoring the situation closely as restoration efforts continue. Residents have been advised to stay away from overflowing nallahs and vulnerable areas until weather conditions improve.