11 Families Rescued from Kulhama as Rising Wular Lake Waters Force Evacuation
Bandipora, Sept 4, KNT: District Administration Bandipora evacuated 11 families from Kulhama village late Thursday evening after rising water levels in Wular Lake triggered a potential flood threat. The families were shifted to Government Higher Secondary School Nadihal, where officials arranged food and basic relief facilities.
Kulhama, a village vulnerable to landslides and other natural hazards, was at immediate risk as the swelling waters of Asia’s second-largest freshwater lake threatened to inundate nearby habitations. Acting promptly, a joint team of the Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police, and district authorities reached the spot and carried out the evacuation in a coordinated operation.
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Transportation had been pre-arranged, allowing a smooth and timely shifting of the affected residents to safer shelters. Officials said relief supplies, including meals, were distributed to the evacuated families without delay.
The administration has declared a high alert in Bandipora, keeping a close watch on Wular Lake and other sensitive areas. Authorities said contingency measures are in place to prevent further damage if the water levels continue to rise.
[KNT]
