Two children were killed and one was rescued after they were swept by a flash flood that hit the Sialsui area of Kalakote tehsil in the Rajouri district early today morning.
An official said that “Three children were swept away in a flash flood caused by heavy rainfall. Two of them died on the spot, while one child was saved by locals and taken to a nearby hospital.”
He further said that a rescue team, along with police and local people, quickly reached the spot. “The administration is supporting the families of the victims, and further steps are being taken to ensure the safety of the area,” the official added.
Authorities have advised people living near the river banks, streams, and low-lying areas to stay alert and take precautions during the current rainy weather.
Meanwhile, many vehicles were washed away after heavy rainfall in the Rajouri district late last night. The rain triggered flash floods, causing widespread damage in Lower Jawahar Nagar and Thudi areas of the town.