Jammu’s Water Woes: Unplanned Growth Chokes Natural Drainage Systems
Unplanned construction and urban expansion are choking natural water channels in Jammu, leading to severe waterlogging and damage during monsoons.
Unplanned construction and urban expansion are choking natural water channels in Jammu, leading to severe waterlogging and damage during monsoons.
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