Srinagar, Aug 01 : Heavy rainfall triggered flooding in parts of south Kashmir’s Shopian district on Saturday, inundating several houses and a school, while a cloudburst in Kishtwar district damaged property and forced the closure of the Chatroo–Kishtwar stretch of National Highway-244, officials said. The official said several houses and a school were affected by the flooding. Meanwhile, a cloudburst struck the Chatroo area of Kishtwar district at around 2:30 am following intense rainfall, damaging several structures and washing away a number of vehicles. In view of the prevailing heavy rainfall and adverse weather conditions, the authorities also ordered the closure of all government and private schools in Ramban and Kishtwar districts for the day. A similar order was issued by the CEO, Kishtwar, citing heavy rainfall, slippery road conditions and the possibility of shooting stones, which could pose a risk to the safety of students and staff.