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<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nJAMMU: Torrential rainfall triggered flash floods and mudslides in Thathri town of J&K\u2019s Doda district early Tuesday, extensively damaging residential structures and roads, including portions of the Doda-Kishtwar highway, the region\u2019s arterial link.Heavy showers lashed the town around 2.30am. \u201cThathri market suffered substantial damage, with several houses buried under boulders, mud and debris. Many vehicles were damaged or washed away,\u201d said an official source, adding that nobody was injured.The national highway between Doda and Kishtwar (NH-244) was again blocked at multiple spots due to landslides, prompting authorities to suspend vehicular traffic on the second consecutive day. \u201cRestoration teams have been pressed into service to clear the debris and restore traffic on the highway,\u201d the source said.Doda Deputy Commissioner Krishan Lal said response teams had cleared a secondary hill slope in Thathri\u2019s Prem Nagar area, removed debris on Bagna link road and Chiralla tehsil, and were focused on restoring NH-244.The district administration issued an advisory, urging citizens to remain calm and stay updated about official weather warnings. Union minister Dr Jitendra Singh, in an X post, stated that he was in touch with DC Lal regarding relief and restoration efforts. Sources said the district administration was monitoring the situation and damage assessment was underway.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n