Pulwama, Aug 17 (KB): Achgoza village in the Rajpora Tehsil of South Kashmir’s Pulwama district experienced severe disruption last night due to flash floods triggered by a cloudburst in the nearby forested region.
Independent weather forecaster Faizan Arif Keng, Sharing details accessed by the Kashmir Bulletin (KB), said the sudden cloudburst resulted in the rapid accumulation of water, submerging the village and several residential properties.
A local resident described the situation, saying, the water rose so quickly that we had no time to react. Within minutes, our homes were submerged, and we had to evacuate hastily.
Another resident expressed relief that the water levels are now receding, but highlighted the extensive damage, stating, “While we are grateful that the water is going down, the destruction is significant. We urgently need assistance to rebuild our lives,“ he said.
Currently, water levels are decreasing, allowing villagers to begin assessing the damage and cleaning up. Government officials have pledged to support affected residents in the coming days.
DC Pulwama, Basharat Qayoom, when contacted told KB, the situation is being closely monitored and efforts are underway to provide necessary assistance to the impacted community.—(KB)
