The Indian Army rescued 34 people, including 30 students and four teachers, who were trapped inside a school hostel in Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir after heavy rainfall caused sudden flooding.
Officials said that continuous and intense rain led to a sharp rise in water levels in a nearby stream in the Watargam area of Rafiabad. This caused floodwater to enter the school hostel, leaving those inside with no safe way to escape.
Local residents quickly informed the Army unit stationed nearby. In response, the Army launched an immediate rescue operation to save those trapped. Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel
Despite very difficult conditions and high water levels, the rescue teams managed to reach the hostel. All 34 people were safely evacuated and moved to secure locations.
After the rescue, the Army provided medical care and refreshments to the students and teachers to ensure their well-being.
The rescue operation was supported by the police, district administration, and local youth, showing strong teamwork during the emergency.
Meanwhile, officials reported a snow avalanche in the Tulail area of the Gurez sector in Bandipora district. Fortunately, it did not cause any damage as it remained limited to the mountainous region.
Over the past 48 hours, Kashmir has experienced moderate rainfall in the plains and snowfall in higher areas.
Baramulla recorded the highest rainfall, with more than 70 mm in the last 24 hours. Nowgam in Handwara received 58.2 mm, followed by Qazigund with 48.6 mm and Kulgam with 42.2 mm. Srinagar also received significant rainfall, recording 31.6 mm.
Weather officials have said that the weather in Kashmir will remain cloudy on Wednesday, with another spell of rain expected over the weekend.
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