With heavy rains in Jammu and Kashmir, the water level in the Poonch river rose on Wednesday, inspiring the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) to monitor the situation and deploy personnel to stop the casualties.
SDRF Poonch Assistant Sub-Operator Zakir confirmed that he had been deployed in the area by the district administration and the state government in view of the rainfall.
Zakir said, “We have been deployed here by the district administration and the state government. The area is receiving heavy rains. We have advised everyone to stay away from the water bodies. We are taking all the necessary precautions to stop any casualties. The water level has increased.”
Meanwhile, heavy rains at Kalakot Division in Rajouri district for three consecutive days trigge the landslide, damaged homes and blocked the road.
Assistant Development Commissioner (ADC) of Calcote, Tanveer Hussain Khan said that teams are working around the clock to address the situation. All schools, government and private, are closed for the second day due to heavy rains.
Rajouri district has experienced flash floods and landslides due to heavy rains. The authorities have responded to setting up control papers for emergency assistance and avoiding the residents from living indoors and traveling through landslide areas.
“It is raining for the third consecutive day. People have suffered heavy damage. At least 25 houses have been damaged. We have vacated people for safe places. As it is a mountainous area, people have suffered extensive damage due to landslides. Broes are working to damage roads.
Earlier on 21 July, a young student lost his life after a landslide in Poonch. The medical superintendent in charge of the district hospital said that a 5 -year -old child was brought to the dead, while the other 4 suffered minor injuries and were currently subject to observation.
He said that a teacher was also injured but in a stable position.
Talking to ANI, Medical Officer Dr. Ishfaq Ahmed said, “In the banch, an unfortunate incident occurred in the school, resulting in injuries due to landslides. A total of five children were injured. A 5 -year -old child was brought to the dead, while anyone was injured. Or a referral was needed, we will handle it accordingly.” (AI)