Jammu, April 17 -- A sudden spell of strong winds and rain wreaked havoc across parts of Jammu and Udhampur on Wednesday evening, leading to structural damage, uprooted trees, and disruptions in road connectivity and power supply.

In Jammu, a section of the boundary wall of the Civil Secretariat collapsed due to intense winds, bringing down barbed wire with it.

Several parked vehicles were damaged by the falling debris. A JCB machine was deployed to clear the rubble and restore access to the area.

Udhampur district also witnessed widespread damage as multiple trees were uprooted, severely disrupting traffic movement. Roads in many areas of the district were blocked and power outages were also reported across several areas.

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