Bodies of 3 Children Found After Cloudburst in Ramban Jammu, 4 Still Missing

On Wednesday, authorities in Rajgarh, Ramban district, Jammu and Kashmir, reported the recovery of three children’s bodies following a devastating flash flood caused by a cloudburst. The deceased have been identified as Yasir (20), Khalid Hussain (12), and Shazia Bano (7).

Four individuals remain unaccounted for, including two girls and two women. The missing are Nasima Begum, 40; Gulshan Begum, 40; Seerat Bano, 6; and Nazia Bano, 6.

The flood, which struck on August 26, prompted an immediate response from the district administration, mobilizing all available resources. Tehsildar Rajgarh Major Singh reported that the disaster also swept away a light load carrier (TRAX), a car, and a scooter. The Government Middle School in Gadgra was completely destroyed, and another Government Middle School in Draman suffered significant damage.

Currently, the Jammu Kashmir Police and the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) are leading the rescue efforts, with the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) now also involved in the search for the missing. The families of the victims have appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for assistance.

Rescue operations and the search for the missing individuals are ongoing.