Srinagar, Aug 5 (KNS): Cloudbursts triggered flash floods in parts of south and north Kashmir on Wednesday evening, causing a sharp rise in water levels in several streams and nallahs, although no loss of life was reported, officials said.
Intense thundershowers lashed the Shopian-Kulgam belt for nearly 90 minutes during the afternoon, resulting in a rapid increase in the water level of small streams and nallahs and raising the possibility of localized flash floods in vulnerable areas.
Reports of a cloudburst later emerged from Nandimarg in Kulgam district, where a massive surge was witnessed in the Namlan Nallah. Water levels also rose sharply in several adjoining streams, officials said.
Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel
Another cloudburst struck the Dazna and Lachipora areas of Uri in Baramulla district between 5 pm and 6 pm, causing the local nallah to overflow.
The overflowing nallah led to minor impacts on a few nearby structures, but no major damage to property was reported, officials said.
They said there were no reports of casualties or injuries in either incident.
Authorities are monitoring the situation as intermittent rain continues in parts of the Valley, with residents in low-lying and vulnerable areas advised to remain cautious.(KNS).