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Flash floods hit Kashmir after heavy rain, IMD warns
Heavy rain caused flash floods in parts of Kashmir on Friday, with districts Budgam, Baramulla and Bandipora hit hardest. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast widespread light to moderate rainfall over…
The Story in Brief
Heavy rain caused flash floods in parts of Kashmir on Friday, with districts Budgam, Baramulla and Bandipora hit hardest. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast widespread light to moderate rainfall over the next 24 hours, with brief, intense showers at a few spots until August 4, thehindubusinessline.com reports. In Bandipora, muddy water entered a government primary school, damaging classroom mats and forcing its closure for the day. Baramulla's Brennar area in Sopore township also saw flash floods, but officials said there was no loss of life or property damage. Authorities are monitoring the situation.
The Indian Opinion
The coverage focuses on IMD warnings and limited damage, but the real test is whether Kashmir's drainage and disaster infrastructure can handle sustained monsoon downpours. Exaggerated narratives about 'Kashmir under water' ignore that only two districts reported minor flooding and no casualties. The key number to watch is rainfall in the next 48 hours: if it exceeds 100 mm in multiple areas, then serious urban flooding risks arise. Can local authorities pre-deploy pumps and clear blocked drains before the next spell?
Source: thehindubusinessline.com
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