At least 40 people were evacuated and shifted to safer locations after a flash flood struck the remote village of Bathoi in Reasi district, damaging several structures and leaving a number of houses partially or completely destroyed.
According to official reports, the Jamslan River in Mahore subdivision swelled suddenly following intense rainfall, triggering a flash flood. Large volumes of water mixed with mud and debris entered residential areas, causing widespread property damage.
Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Mahore, Shafket Majeed, said that while no loss of life was reported, significant damage had been caused to homes and other structures in the affected area.
“Many structures have been impacted by the flood, and several houses have suffered extensive damage,” he said.
The SDM said the exact extent of the damage was still being assessed, as reports continued to pour in from the affected village. Initial assessments indicated that more than half a dozen houses had been damaged, but officials expect the number to rise as surveys progress.
He further said that around 40 residents were evacuated from vulnerable locations and relocated to safer places as a precautionary measure.
Meanwhile, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha reviewed the situation and spoke with Deputy Commissioner Reasi, directing the district administration to ensure immediate relief and assistance to the affected families.
“Spoke with the DC, Reasi to assess the situation following a cloudburst at Village Bathoi. While several houses suffered damage, fortunately, no casualties have been reported,” the Lieutenant Governor said in an official statement.
“I have directed the DC to immediately provide relief and assistance to the affected families,” he added.
The district administration has launched relief and assessment operations in the affected area, while efforts are underway to ascertain the full extent of the losses caused by the flash flood.
