J-K: Boat Capsizes In Jhelum River, 4 Dead

Four people drowned as a boat capsized in the Jhelum river on the outskirts of the city on Tuesday, officials said.

Many others are missing in the incident that took place in Gandbal Nowgam area, they said. A rescue operation was launched and the State Disaster Response Force team has been deployed.

So far, four bodies have been recovered, while many others are missing, the officials said.

VIDEO | Four rescued from flash flood in Mendhar, Jammu and Kashmir as heavy rains lashed city, disrupting normal life.

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Incessant rains over the last couple of days have led to an increase in the water levels of several water bodies, including Jhelum.

VIDEO | Rescue operation underway after a boat capsized in #Jhelum river in #Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir.

Incessant rains over the last couple of days have led to an increase in the water levels of several water bodies, including Jhelum.

(Full video available on PTI Videos -… pic.twitter.com/Fizpp2YbE2

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) April 16, 2024