DAWOOD BASHIR
KISHTWAR: The Western disturbances arising from the Mediterranean Sea has plunged the entire state of Jammu and Kashmir under intense cold and grim situation, resulting into heavy rainfall throughout the state from last night. Likewise, other parts of the state Chenab valley which include Kishtwar,Doda,Ramban districts were also lashed by the heavy rainfall from the last night, gearing the life out of gear.
Streets in and around Kishtwar City were seen flooded due to overflowing of drains which is a common affair thereby making it difficult for the pedestrian to walk on roads, which needs proper management. Local has urged the state government to chart out a "Master Plan" for Kishtwar city to avoid any eventuality. Higher reaches of Sinthantop, Margantop, Marwah, Warwan, Padder, Phumber areas of Kishtwar district are believed to have experienced light snowfall due to sharp decrease in temperature.
Plain areas of Chenab valley like Doda, Bhaderwah, Gandoh, Kishtwar, Sarthal, Marwah, Warwan, Dachann, Padder had recieved light to heavy rainfall according to the altitude at which the place is located. It is pertinent to mention here that last year during the months of March and April the state of J&K was under severe weather conditions. Due to inclement rains the state was at the verge of collapse, Jammu-Srinagar and Batote-Kishtwar National highway was the worst sufferer. The highway had turned into a mere link road due to slipping down of landslides.