Archive · 24 Jul 2026
Flash Floods Cripple Rajouri Power Grid
Recently, there were very heavy rains in the Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir.
This caused big floods that damaged many power transformers and electric poles.
The Power Development Department (PDD) is working very hard to fix the power lines and restore electricity.
They have already fixed power in some areas, but there is still a lot of work to do.
The floods also made the Chenab River very full, so people living near the river have been told to be careful.
The government has also given advice to people to stay safe and avoid going outside unless it's very important.
Flash floods in Rajouri district, Jammu and Kashmir, damaged 15 transformers and 200 others.
Power Development Department (PDD) is working to restore electricity, with some areas already having power.
Heavy rainfall caused increased water inflow into the Salal reservoir and Chenab River.
Residents near the Chenab River have been advised to be vigilant due to high water levels.
District administration and Rajouri Police issued advisories for residents to stay alert and indoors unless necessary.
- Who
- Residents of Rajouri district, Power Development Department (PDD) authorities, Rajouri Police
- What
- Flash floods causing major damage to the power infrastructure and widespread disruption to electricity supply
- When
- Recent, with continuous rainfall earlier this week
- Where
- Rajouri district, Jammu and Kashmir
- Why
- Heavy rainfall and increased water inflow into the Salal reservoir and Chenab River
Power Restoration Efforts
Challenges Faced
Efforts to Restore Power
Power Restoration Efforts
Power Development Department (PDD) is working on a war footing to restore power, with electricity already restored in several areas.
Challenges Faced
The scale of destruction, including washed away and damaged transformers and poles, makes the restoration challenging.
- Transformers Washed Away
- 15
- Transformers Damaged
- 200
- Areas Affected
- Rajouri district, Jammu and Kashmir
- Restoration Status
- Ongoing
- Dam Involved
- Salal Dam
- River Affected
- Chenab River
- Advisories Issued
- By district administration and Rajouri Police