Budgam, Aug 06 (KNO): Flash floods triggered by a possible cloudburst in the upper reaches of Doodhpathri wreaked havoc in Raiyar village of central Kashmir's Budgam district on Thursday, damaging residential houses partially, several shops, a school boundary wall and standing crops, locals said.
Locals told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that a cloudburst likely hit in the upper Doodhpathri area, followed by intense rainfall, led to a sudden surge in water discharge through local streams, resulting in flash floods that inundated parts of Raiyar village.
The floods entered several residential houses and shops, causing damage to household belongings and business establishments. A school boundary wall was also damaged, while standing crops in nearby agricultural fields suffered losses.
Residents said the flash floods struck without warning, forcing families and shopkeepers to rush to safety as water entered their homes and business establishments. They said household items, goods and crops suffered damage in the incident. However, there were no immediate reports of any loss of life or injuries.
Locals urged the district administration to conduct an immediate assessment of the losses suffered by affected families and traders—(KNO)