Kargil, April 21: Life in Ladakh’s Kargil district was severely disrupted over Saturday and Sunday due to heavy rain and snowfall, with flooding reported in several areas.
Residents of Grong Pushkum told us over the phone that the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) had carelessly dumped debris along the roadside during the construction and repair of the national highway. During the rain and snowfall, this debris obstructed the water flow, causing water to accumulate and form a temporary lake...