Heavy rainfall has caused the rise of water levels in the Dharhali and Saktoh rivers in Rajouri district.
Several states of India are facing heavy rainfall after the arrival of monsoon, causing waterlogging, floods and rising water levels of rivers and lower-level areas.
The inspection was led by District Magistrate Swati S Bhadauria, who was accompanied by the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) and teams from the electricity, roads, and water departments.
Several colonies located along the Shivpuri Road were severely affected. Cars, bikes and other four-wheelers parked outside homes were submerged in floodwater.
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"The people in Rajouri have been suffering from the problem of water supply... no work has been done here in the last five years. The government's mission is to replace the roads, streets, sewage lines..." Sirsa said speaking to the reporters here.
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Vehicles are struggling to cross waterlogged roads, causing disruptions to daily life. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for the district, forecasting "very heavy rain, thunderstorms, lightning, and squalls."
In an order dated July 1, 2025, the tribunal expressed deep concern over reports of heavy metals detected in residents' blood samples, revealed during recent health camps in the region. Despite this alarming data, the NGT noted that no effective medical response has been put in place so far.
Speaking to reporters on Thursday, Sagar Mohanty, the Engineer In Chief, Procurement in Water Resources Department of the Odisha government, said, "Currently, the flood situation in Odisha is under control. Almost all the rivers are receding, including Subarnarekha, Budhabalanga, and Jalaka.