SRINAGAR: Panic spread through Kursu Rajbagh on Wednesday as floodwaters from the Jhelum River breached local lanes and internal bilanes, submerging residential areas and prompting urgent concern among residents.
Quoting eyewitnesses news agency KNO reported that water levels began rising sharply in the morning, leaving many anxious. “The lanes and bilanes are already submerged. Water has now reached our courtyards and is entering houses. People are frightened, many have shifted essential belongings to upper floors,” said Ghulam Ahmad, a Rajbagh resident.
Another local described the tense situation: “Children and the elderly are the most affected. Everyone fears a repeat of the 2014 floods.” Residents also expressed frustration over what they see as insufficient preventive measures. “Despite repeated requests, no visible action has been taken. Authorities should act immediately,” a group of locals said.
Officials from the Irrigation and Flood Control Department said teams were deployed at vulnerable points and that the situation was being closely monitored. “People are advised to remain cautious and follow official advisories. Measures are in place to prevent any major breach,” an official stated.
Authorities have urged residents to stay alert and take precautions as water levels continue to fluctuate.
