Awantipora, Aug 12: Heavy rains triggered severe waterlogging on the Srinagar-Anantnag road at Awantipora on Wednesday, disrupting traffic and leaving the movement of commuters severely affected.

The road stretch has been inundated with a substantial accumulation of rainwater, prompting police personnel to reach the spot and stop vehicles from proceeding through the affected portion.
Traffic movement on the waterlogged stretch has been suspended and vehicles are being diverted through alternate routes to prevent further disruption and possible damage to vehicles.
The impact of the waterlogging has extended beyond the main road, with rainwater entering a nearby Gurudwara as well as shops and residential houses, causing inconvenience to residents and business establishments in the area.
Police personnel remained deployed at the location to regulate traffic and prevent vehicles from entering the inundated stretch.
The waterlogging has once again exposed the vulnerability of the Srinagar-Anantnag road to heavy rainfall, with commuters facing difficulties as authorities work to manage traffic on the affected route.