Kashmir Floods

Kashmir Floods: 6 dead, 10 trapped in debris; Centre sends more NDRF teams for assist

Seven months after the devastating floods, Kashmir was on Monday staring at another deluge following incessant rains with River Jhelum in spate at several places in the Valley. One person died and 10 others are trapped in debris of a house which collapsed in Budgam district of Kashmir valley due to floods. in Kashmir.

Home Minister Rajnath Singh spoke to Mufti Mohammad Sayeed and conveyed to him that relief materials are being air dashed to the flood-affected valley in the shortest possible time.

Keeping in view of the devastating deluge of last September, the Central government understands the kind of panic among people of Kashmir which is again facing floods and is prepared to deal with the situation, said Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju.

Jammu and Kashmir Education Minister Naeem Akhtar informed the Legislative and said, " Three control rooms have been established in North, South and Central Kashmir, besides 4 lakh sand bags have also been made available to deal with any eventuality."

"Besides, boats have also been requisitioned and day-night vigil is being done on the bunds to monitor the situation", he said.