SRINAGAR: Incessant rainfall since Monday triggered flooding in Betar river, which engulfed multiple houses and land parcels in Purani Poonch.
An official said that several families suffered heavy losses after their houses and land were damaged by the swollen river in Purani Poonch area of ward no. 17.
The affected families include Manjeet Singh, son of Harbhajan Singh, whose pucca house and land were inundated; Jahangir Ahmed, son of Mohd Akhter, whose kuccha house was hit; Mohd Tajamal, son of Mohd Latief, who also lost part of his pucca house; and Sakhi Ahmed, son of Abdul Gani, whose kuccha house suffered damage.
Locals said that the rising water levels caused panic in the area as residents rushed to safer locations. Authorities have been urged to provide immediate relief and assess the damages.
Concerned teams have been dispatched to the spot to take stock of the situation. (KNC)
