Heavy rains create flood-like situation Jammu; many rivers breach danger mark

Heavy rains create flood-like situation Jammu; many rivers breach danger mark

Jammu, Jul 19 (PTI) Traffic on the Jammu-Srinagar national highway was suspended, while authorities ordered the closure of schools in Doda and Kishtwar districts as heavy rains lashed the Jammu region, creating a flood-like situation at many places, officials said on Wednesday.

They said rivers and rivulets in many places, especially in Kathua and Samba districts, have reached close to or crossed the flood alert level.

The weather office has predicted more rains in the region.