J&K: Heavy rain triggers landslide near Kwar power project site, blocks Doda-Kishtwar highway

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Heavy rain caused a landslide near the Kwar hydroelectric project site in Kishtwar, blocking the Doda-Kishtwar highway with mud and boulders, damaging construction equipment. Authorities have opened three gates of Baglihar dam due to rising Chenab river water levels and are monitoring the situation closely.

Heavy rainfall caused a major landslide near the Kwar hydroelectric project in Kishtwar. Flash floods and mudslides blocked the Kishtwar-Doda Highway, burying several vehicles under debris. Large volumes of mud and boulders entered the project site, damaging construction equipment and materials. Three gates of the Baglihar dam were opened as the Chenab river water level increased significantly. District administrations in Doda and Kishtwar are monitoring weather conditions and river flow.