Floods in Jammu and Kashmir after heavy rainfall spread panic in state

Floods in Jammu and Kashmir after heavy rainfall spread panic in state

Flash floods triggered by incessant rain have damaged scores of houses, school buildings and other structures besides snapping road connectivity in Kashmir.

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A flooded road is seen in the centre of Srinagar after heavy rainfall on Sunday. Parts of Srinagar were waterlogged following sustained rains since Saturday, with forecasters warning the wet weather would likely continue. Floods and landslides triggered by heavy monsoon rains had devastated parts of Kashmir in September 2014. AFP

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Men remove water from a water-logged shop after incessant rains in Srinagar on Saturday. The water level in rivers, streams and lakes in Kashmir have risen due to incessant rains since last 24 hours, according to the local media reports. Reuters

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Members of the Indian Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) walk along a flooded road in Srinagar. Officials also warned that the Jhelum river crossed danger level in Srinagar and Sangam area of South Kashmir. AFP

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Vehicles move along a flooded road in Srinagar after heavy rainfall. The Srinagar-Jammu National Highway was closed following landslides at a number of places on Sunday. AFP

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A shopkeeper carries goods down a flooded road in Srinagar. The local meteorological department has forecast moderate rain in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday and decrease in precipitation thereafter. AFP

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A Kashmiri shopkeeper tries to remove water from inside a sports goods shop. “Over 80 structures, including residential homes, school buildings and other structures, have suffered damage due to flash floods since Saturday,” an administrative officer said. AFP

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A paramilitary soldier walks through a flooded street in Srinagar. Chief Minister Mufti Muhammad Sayeed took stock of the flood threat and reviewed the preparedness of the administration that has already been put on high alert. AFP

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A flooded road is seen in the centre of Srinagar after heavy rainfall. There was water-logging in many commercial and residential areas in Srinagar. AFP

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