Kashmir floods: Indian Army to rescue again

Authorities had to issue advisory to residents living along embankments of River Jhelum after incessant rains.

Jammu, April 7: Incessant rains and snowfall triggered floods in Kashmir on Thursday reminding people of the horror of 2014 floods. Situation was very grim in the valley after water logging in Srinagar. Authorities had to issue advisory to residents living along embankments of River Jhelum after incessant rains.

Director health services Kashmir also had issued a circular asking doctors to be prepared for flood emergencies. Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to J&K CM Mehbooba Mufti on the flood situation in Kashmir and offered all possible help from the centre.

Meanwhile, Indian Army took to Kashmir streets to rescue citizens who were entrapped by the flood water.

Stranded villagers

Indian Army immediately began relief and rescue operations in Kashmir. Photo credit: @NorthernComd_IA/Twitter

Swift response

Indian Army continues rescue efforts in waterlogged areas of Kashmir valley. Photo credit: @NorthernComd_IA/Twitter

Water logged areas

Rashtriya Rifles Battalion had on Thursday rescued 10 children who were stranded in water logged areas of Panzipura. Photo credit: @NorthernComd_IA/Twitter

Moving citizens to safe location

In snow and chilling temperature Indian Army rescuing Kashmiri people. Photo credit: @NorthernComd_IA/Twitter