Banihal, Jul 06: Heavy rainfall triggered a major landslide near the under-construction 540 MW Kwar Hydroelectric Power Project in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district on Monday, burying several vehicles under mud, rocks and debris and causing extensive damage in the Kwar project area.
The Kwar project, located on the Chenab River about 28 km from Kishtwar town, is being developed by Chenab Valley Power Projects Limited (CVPPL).
Eyewitnesses said the landslide struck after incessant rainfall, sending a massive volume of debris onto the road leading to the project site. Several heavy vehicles, including trucks and tankers, were trapped beneath the landslide, while road connectivity in the area was severely affected.
Reports said that vehicles, millers and other machinery partially buried under mud and boulders, with thick debris covering a large stretch of the road. Mudslides also damaged roadside infrastructure due to the impact.
Authorities and project officials immediately launched debris clearance operations using heavy machinery to recover the trapped machinery and vehicles and restore traffic movement. The affected vehicles remain buried under the debris, and restoration work is continuing.
There were no immediate reports of any casualties or injuries. Officials are assessing the extent of the damage, while people in vulnerable areas have been advised to remain cautious as rainfall continues in parts of the Chenab Valley.
