SRINAGAR: The flash floods triggered by incessant rains and cloudbursts have left the residents of Trumnad and Hyhama, in this northern Kashmir’s Kupwara district, in a state of distress.
Locals said that the cloudbursts have damaged vehicles, roads, a school, a masjid, and several other structures.
In recent days, Kupwara received heavy rains resulting in a flood-like situation in many places. The areas most affected include Zirhama, Kalaroos, and Hyhama.
The people of Trumnad said, “During pre-dawn prayers on Sunday, the water level started to increase and caused fear among us. Later, it overflowed the danger mark and caused extensive damage to the area.”
They mentioned that properties belonging to the local mosque and school were also washed away in the flash floods.
“Four vehicles were also damaged. The water level was so intense that even massive rocks and other materials were flowing with it. The vehicles were submerged,” said Marouf Qureshi, a local resident.
Another resident stated that agriculture fields have been washed away, while horticulture production has suffered severe damage. Some horticulture production was nearing harvest, and the floodwaters uprooted many trees.
Firdous Ahmad Khan, a local resident, said that the massive floods have left them “shell-shocked.” Many people from different areas came to our rescue, he added.
The residents of Trumnad, a remote area, explained that most of the people there are laborers and have no other source of income. They have urged the authorities to be “sympathetic” towards them.
“The LG Sahab should look at our situation and provide us with compensation,” they said. (KNO)
