Heavy rainfall and landslides have once again caused damage to road infrastructure in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district, disrupting connectivity in the Kotranka area. Authorities are carrying out restoration work to reopen affected stretches and ensure the movement of residents and essential services.
The Kotranka region has remained vulnerable to rain-related damage in recent weeks, with several roads in Rajouri and neighbouring Poonch affected by heavy rainfall, flash floods and landslides. In July, authorities reported extensive damage to roads across the two districts, with hundreds of road stretches requiring repairs.
The Kotranka-Khawas road has previously suffered particularly severe damage because of persistent rain and landslides. The 32-kilometre road is an important link between Kotranka subdivision and Khawas tehsil. A major section of the road was washed away during earlier rainfall, while land subsidence and fresh landslides added to the difficulties faced by residents.
Officials have been working to restore connectivity through temporary measures while permanent restoration is planned. The administration has also initiated road-related works in the Kotranka area through the Public Works Department. Recent government tender records show ongoing works covering road construction, repair and macadamisation in and around Kotranka. These include road works connecting Panglar and Udhan, as well as macadamisation of several internal and link roads.
The continuing damage has raised concerns over the impact on daily life in remote villages. Earlier disruptions on the Kotranka-Khawas route affected students, patients and residents dependent on road transport for essential supplies. In some areas, villagers had to walk long distances to reach schools, healthcare facilities and other services.
The administration has directed concerned agencies to speed up restoration work on important road links and ensure that essential movement is not disrupted for long periods. Officials have also been monitoring vulnerable areas and coordinating relief and road-clearance operations.
With the monsoon continuing to pose a threat in the region, authorities are keeping road connectivity under close watch. Restoration efforts are expected to continue as weather conditions permit, with permanent repairs likely to take longer in stretches affected by landslides and unstable ground.
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