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Cloudburst Flash Flood Kills Four, Devastates Rajouri District
A very large burst of rain caused a dangerous flood in Rajouri district.
The flood happened on July 19.
It sent huge amounts of water, rocks and mud through several areas.
Four people died.
Many houses, vehicles, roads and the main bus stand were destroyed or badly damaged.
One family of six lost its home and moved into a government school for shelter.
People said they had never seen a flood this frightening before.
They are worried that more rain could cause additional floods and landslides.
A powerful cloudburst triggered flash floods and landslides in Rajouri district on July 19.
Four people died, while houses, vehicles, roads and the main bus stand were damaged or washed away.
Residents reported cloudburst activity at about 14 locations in the hilly Rajdhani area.
A family of six lost its home and is sheltering in a government school.
Residents remain concerned about further heavy rain, flash floods and landslides in higher areas.
- Who
- Residents and families in Rajouri district were affected; four people died.
- What
- A cloudburst triggered flash floods and landslides that destroyed or damaged homes and infrastructure.
- Where
- Rajouri district in Jammu and Kashmir, particularly Rajdhani Panchayat in the Thanamandi subdivision.
- When
- July 19; one resident said the flood struck between about 3:00 and 3:45 at night.
- Why
- The cloudburst produced a sudden, massive flow of water through local nallahs, causing flooding and landslides.
Key facts
- Deaths
- Four people died.
- Reported epicentre
- Rajdhani Panchayat in the Thanamandi subdivision.
- Reported locations
- Residents said the cloudburst occurred at about 14 locations.
- Infrastructure damage
- The main bus stand was completely washed away, and roads were badly damaged.
- Property damage
- Several houses and numerous vehicles were washed away or severely damaged.
- Displaced family
- A family of six lost its home and took shelter in a government school.
- Continuing concern
- Residents warned of the threat from further heavy rain, flash floods and landslides.
Quotes
Abdul Gani
Family member of a victim
“On the 19th, a flood hit here around 3:00 to 3:45 at night; a cloudburst happened, causing total devastation in Rajouri. My house was also washed away; the chowkidar (local guard) took down a report, and everyone knows about it, but the conditions were so severe that no one could reach us. We were all inside our house when we heard the roar of the river and the crashing of rolling boulders. We managed to get out of the house somehow, and now we have taken shelter in a government school. My house”
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