Srinagar, July 7: Heavy rainfall triggered flash floods and mudslides in Thathri town of Doda district, causing extensive damage to houses, shops, vehicles and public infrastructure.
The floodwaters carrying mud and debris swept through several localities of Thathri, damaging dozens of residential houses, commercial establishments and vehicles.
More than dozen vehicles were also reportedly washed away in the deluge.
Officials said landslides and mudslides triggered by the incessant rain blocked the Doda-Kishtwar National Highway (NH-244) at multiple locations, forcing the suspension of vehicular movement.
The locals said the flash floods and landslides struck Thathri town during the at around 1:30 a.m, causing widespread destruction in the area.
The Thathri market has suffered extensive damage, with several houses buried under boulders, mud and debris. Several vehicles were also buried under the debris and many washed away.
"The exact extent of the damage is being ascertained," officials said, adding there were no reports of any injuries or loss of life in the incident.
"Mud, water and debris entered many houses, leaving residents struggling to clear the wreckage," they said, adding that several families were forced to remain on the roads.
The vehicular movement on the Doda-Kishtwar National Highway was disrupted due to the heavy accumulation of mud and debris.
"The aftermath of the incident is being closely monitored, and teams of administrative officials along with police personnel are on the spot assessing the situation," officials said.
Earlier, cloudbursts struck the Bhalessa area of Doda district and near the 540 MW Kwar Hydroelectric Power Project in Kishtwar district yesterday.