Poonch, July 19 -- Heavy rains triggered flash floods and landslides across Poonch and Rajouri districts on Sunday, leaving 17 people dead and several others injured as rescue and search operations continued through the day.

SDM Surankote Farooq Khan told that 15 casualties are feared in the Surankote area. "So far 7 bodies have been recovered and 8 persons are still missing. Rescue and search operations are continuing to trace the missing," he said.

Police, civil administration and locals are on the spot. Teams are working to evacuate stranded families and clear blocked roads.

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