Flood fury in Jammu and Kashmir: 7 Army jawans rescued from flood waters, 2 still trapped
Srinagar: At least nine Army personnel, including an officer, were on Saturday trapped in strong water currents of Jhelum River as their boat capsized during a rescue operation in flood-affected Pulwama district of Kashmir, an Army official said.
Rescue workers have managed to save 7 out of the nine, while 2 are still trapped.
A boat carrying a team of Army personnel, who were on relief and rescue operation in Pamopore area of Pulwama district, capsized and were trapped in strong water currents in Jhelum River, the official said.
The flood situation in Kashmir was as worse as the Uttarakhand floods last year and Army has mobilised 60 columns for relief and rescue work across the valley, he said.
NDRF moves two more teams from Bathinda, one each for Srinagar and Jammu regions for rescue & relief work in flood-affected areas.
Want to assure J&K ppl that Central Govt is with State Govt, will provide all help possible:Rajnath Singh in Srinagar pic.twitter.com/cRo5rNwLMS
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Vehicular traffic stopped on Jammu-Pathankot highway due to incessant rain. (Photo: ANI Twitter)
More than 5,000 persons have been rescued and evacuated to safety. "We have set up temporary camps at several places for the displaced persons," he added.
The water level in Rambiara stream in Shopian district was also seen rising fast. Flood situation in Rajouri, Reasi and Udhampur districts continues to be grim. At least 100 people have lost their lives due to floods in the state.
Watch: Srinagar cut off after heavy floods, Jammu Tavi River
Ghulam Nabi Azad also spoke to PM about immediate pressing into service of Air Force & Army on the analogy of Uttarakhand disaster (1/2)
— ANI (@ANI_news) September 6, 2014PM Modi has announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 Lakh for kin of ppl who died due to the flood, Rs 50,000 for injured: Rajnath Singh in Srinagar
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