Rajouri, April 3: Normal life was severely affected in Rajouri district of Pir Panjal region on Friday as heavy rains lashed several areas since early morning hours, bringing daily activities to a near standstill.
The district has been witnessing persistent adverse weather conditions over the past few days, with intermittent rainfall recorded at regular intervals.
The situation intensified on Friday morning with a fresh spell of heavy downpour, further aggravating the impact on routine life.
Reports from various parts of Jammu division indicate that continuous rainfall has led to disruptions in transportation, outdoor activities, and general movement of people.
Residents have been facing inconvenience due to the prevailing weather conditions.
As per officials, all the districts of Jammu division received rainfall with some districts including Rajouri receiving moderate to heavy rainfall while upper reaches also receiving fresh snowfall.
Hilly districts of Rajouri, Poonch, Reasi, Ramban, Doda, and Kishtwar also received fresh snowfall in the upper reaches, causing dip in temperature.
Officials advised people to remain cautious as the wet spell is likely to continue, with cloudy skies and intermittent rainfall predicted in the coming days.
In Rajouri, J&K Police issued an advisory, releasing a number of helpline numbers for each sub division, police station, and police post with people being asked to contact these numbers in case of any exigency.
