KATHUA, Sept. 14 -- Following the devastating cloudburst incident on 17 August 2025 in the Kathua district, a major disruption occurred on the Pedu Nala along the Mahanpur-Theyn axis, resulting in the washing away of an existing bridge and an under-construction bridge. This unprecedented event was caused by heavy landslides and landslips triggered by incessant rainfall, completely blocking the vital route between Ranjit Sagar Dam and Mahanpur for all types of traffic.
The aftermath presented formidable challenges to include massive debris accumulation, damaged bridge components strewn across the site, ongoing inclement weather, and the isolation of the location due to simultaneous blockages on alternate access roads.
Despite these severe ...