Jammu Tawi, July 22 -- Torrential rains triggered flash floods in Beerwah and Khag areas of Budgam district on Tuesday, sweeping away a man and causing extensive damage to shops, roads and public infrastructure, while rescue teams continued searching for missing persons in the flood-ravaged districts of Poonch and Rajouri.
Officials said Shabir Ahmad Poswal of Drang village in Khag was swept away near Gujarpati and is feared dead. Search operations are underway.
Heavy rain continued to lash Jammu for the third consecutive day, causing widespread waterlogging and disrupting normal life. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Katra recorded the highest rainfall at 107.1 mm in the last 24 hours, followed by Poonch (61.5 mm),...