Srinagar, Sept 04: A breach in the Jhelum embankment near Zoonipora village in Budgam early Tuesday led to flooding in several adjoining areas, prompting the district administration to launch overnight evacuation and relief operations.
According to officials, villages including Shalina, Rakh Shalina, and Baghi Shakirshah were inundated following the breach. Residents were safely shifted during the night to designated rescue centers and safer locations. Authorities said there is still an apprehension of flooding in Seerbagh and Summerbugh villages, where evacuation efforts are currently underway. People in these areas have been urged to move to safer places until the water level recedes.
The district administration has set up six rescue centers to accommodate the displaced population:
Government High School (GHS) Wagoora; Government Higher Secondary School (GHSS) Khandah; Sheikh-ul-Alam HS Wagoora; GHSS BK Pora; Islamic Public HS Kralpora; and Dar-ul-Fatah Dangerpora.
“Details of these centers have been shared with the media for public awareness,” an official statement said.
Teams from the SDRF, NDRF, Police, and Revenue Department are on the ground, supported by local administration, to carry out relief and rescue operations. The district administration said that manpower and machinery have been fully mobilized to deal with the situation.
While urging citizens to remain alert, officials emphasized there was no need for panic. “All necessary measures are being taken to ensure the safety and protection of life and property,” the administration said.
