Massive Rainfall Triggers Flood-Like Situation Across Srinagar, Water Enters Homes and Shops in Several Localities

Srinagar, July 7, KNT: An intense rainfall and hailstorm wreaked havoc across Srinagar on Monday, inundating dozens of localities and causing widespread damage to property, vehicles, and infrastructure. The downpour, though offering brief relief from the sweltering heat, threw life out of gear in many parts of the city.

Localities including Safakadal, Nawakadal, Noorbagh, Barzulla, Jawahar Nagar, and others witnessed heavy waterlogging, with flood-like scenes reported as rainwater entered homes, shops, and low-lying lanes. The drainage systems appeared overwhelmed by the volume of water, with residents and traders expressing concern over recurring flooding during even short spells of rain.

In Barzulla, a massive Chinar tree fell near the old CRPF camp, causing significant damage to several parked vehicles. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.

High-velocity winds and hail accompanied the rain in some areas, adding to the chaos. Roofs of several under-construction houses were reportedly damaged in Ram Bagh, Noorbagh and adjacent localities. In yet another incident, a tree collapsed near Badamibagh, falling directly onto an auto rickshaw (JK01A-1587). The vehicle was extensively damaged, and traffic along the stretch came to a halt until authorities cleared the road.

Rain also lashed several other areas of the Valley, including Natipora, Chanpora, Rambagh, Jehangir Chowk, Lal Chowk, and Sonawar.

Parts of Baramulla, especially Sopore, also experienced heavy downpours, resulting in waterlogging and fresh worries about poor drainage readiness.

Meanwhile, in Ladakh’s Drass and Kargil, the long dry spell finally broke, with moderate rainfall offering a welcome change for residents. [KNT]