Tragic Cloudburst in Jammu and Kashmir Claims Three Lives, Four Missing

A devastating cloudburst in the Rajgarh tehsil of Jammu and Kashmir's Ramban district has claimed three lives, with officials confirming the recovery of a six-year-old girl's body. The search continues for four missing individuals. Flash floods resulting from the incident have also caused extensive property damage.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Ramban/Jammu | Updated: 28-08-2024 18:21 IST | Created: 28-08-2024 18:21 IST
Tragic Cloudburst in Jammu and Kashmir Claims Three Lives, Four Missing
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A tragic cloudburst in Jammu and Kashmir's Ramban district claimed three lives, including a six-year-old girl, as authorities continue searching for four missing people.

The incident struck late Monday afternoon in the Panchayats Kumate, Dhraman, and Halla areas of Rajgarh tehsil, triggering flash floods in Tanger and Dadi streams.

Rescuers recovered the body of Shazia Banoo three kilometres downstream from her village. Earlier, the bodies of Yasir Ahmad and Khalid Ahmed Parihar were also found. Search operations for Yasir's mother and sister, as well as Khalid's mother and sister, are ongoing. The floods have caused extensive property damage, including government schools and private vehicles.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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