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Heavy rains disrupt Jammu, collapse house and trigger waterlogging
Heavy rain fell across Jammu and nearby areas.
An empty, unsafe house collapsed in the city.
The family that owned it had already moved elsewhere because cracks had appeared.
No one was reported hurt in the collapse.
Water filled streets, homes and shops in several places.
Traffic was disrupted on important roads.
A mudslide also blocked part of the Jammu-Kishtwar National Highway.
Officials were working to clear the road.
Weather officials warned that more intense rain could cause flash floods and landslides.
An abandoned house collapsed at Shaheedi Chowk around 7:30 am during heavy rain.
The house had been vacated after cracks developed; household items were damaged.
Waterlogging affected Tallab Tillo, Bhagwati Nagar, Krishna Nagar and Canal Road.
A mudslide blocked the Jammu-Kishtwar National Highway at Ragi Nallah.
Jammu recorded 66 mm of rain, while more rain and localized flooding were forecast.
- Who
- Residents, officials, commuters and the family connected to the collapsed house were affected.
- What
- Heavy rain caused an abandoned house to collapse, widespread waterlogging, traffic disruption and a highway blockage.
- Where
- Jammu city and adjoining areas, including Shaheedi Chowk, as well as parts of Doda district.
- When
- Sunday, August 23; Jammu recorded rainfall during the 24 hours ending at 8:30 am.
- Why
- Heavy rainfall caused water accumulation and a mudslide, while the old house had already developed cracks.
Residents' concerns
Officials' reports and response
Unsafe old houses
Residents' concerns
Residents urged authorities to survey old, abandoned and structurally unsafe houses, repair or secure them, and prevent possible casualties.
Officials' reports and response
Officials reported that the collapsed house had been abandoned after cracks developed and that no casualties were reported.
Waterlogging and drainage
Residents' concerns
Residents said flooding occurs frequently, sometimes after relatively light rain, and called for a comprehensive drainage assessment and immediate improvements.
Officials' reports and response
Officials documented waterlogging across several locations and traffic disruption but did not announce a specific citywide drainage plan.
Weather-related risks
Residents' concerns
Residents emphasized the need for preventive action before further monsoon-related collapses and flooding.
Officials' reports and response
The Meteorological Centre forecast additional rain and warned that intense localized showers could trigger flash floods, mudslides and landslides.
Key facts
- Jammu rainfall
- 66 mm in the 24 hours ending at 8:30 am Sunday.
- Collapsed structure
- An abandoned house at Shaheedi Chowk collapsed around 7:30 am.
- Affected areas
- Tallab Tillo, Bhagwati Nagar, Krishna Nagar and Canal Road experienced extensive waterlogging.
- Road disruption
- A mudslide blocked the Jammu-Kishtwar National Highway at Ragi Nallah.
- Other affected roads
- Waterlogging was reported near Bhagwati Nagar, Kulliyan on the Jammu-RS Pura road, and Bajalta Road.
- Doda
- Flash floods were reported in Thathri, with no damage reported by officials.
- Forecast
- Scattered rain or thundershowers were expected from August 24 to 31, with possible intense showers in Jammu division.
Quotes
Sanjay Kumar
A local resident of Jammu concerned about recurring collapses of old houses
“Such properties, including those under custodial ownership, need to be properly surveyed and assessed. Houses requiring urgent repairs should be repaired or otherwise secured to prevent accidents, particularly during the monsoon season.”
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