Budgam, Aug 6: The cloud burst triggered flash floods in the upper reaches of Doodhpathri causing havoc in Raiyar village of central Kashmir's Budgam district on Thursday, damaging residential houses partially, several shops, a school boundary wall and standing crops, locals said.
According to locals, the cloudburst hit the upper Doodhpathri area followed by intense rainfall.
“It led to a sudden surge in water discharge through local streams, resulting in flash floods that inundated parts of Raiyar village,” they said.
The flood water entered several residential houses and shops, causing damage to household belongings and business establishments.
A school boundary wall was also damaged, while standing crops in nearby agricultural fields suffered losses.
Residents said the flash floods forced families and shopkeepers to rush to safety as water entered their homes and business establishments.
They said household items, goods and crops suffered damage in the incident.
Locals urged the district administration to conduct an immediate assessment of the losses suffered by affected families and traders.
Meanwhile, a shepherd was killed after being struck by lightning during heavy rainfall in the Dutibegh area of Keran sector in North Kashmir’s Kupwara district.
The deceased was identified as Shahmeer Ahmad Khatana, son of Abdul Rasheed Khatana and a resident of Warsun in Kralpora area.
The incident occurred amid heavy rain in the area, officials said.
According to locals, the shepherd was grazing and camping with his flock of sheep in the high-altitude pasture when the lightning struck.
The body was recovered from the spot and shifted to Police Station