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- Flash floods from heavy rain in the upper catchment of the Sukhnag River washed away the municipal market building and many shops in Beerwah, Budgam district.
- Some locals described the flooding in parts of Beerwah as worse than the devastating 2014 floods, with heavy damage to infrastructure and property.
- The Deputy Commissioner inspected affected areas including Beerwah and Narbal, put police, SDRF, civil defence and other emergency teams on high alert, and asked residents to stay indoors and avoid water bodies and flood-prone spots.
- Residents say they are struggling to arrange food and water, highlighting the severity of the situation.
What to watch next
- Whether water levels in the Sukhnag and its downstream areas recede or further flooding occurs
- Extent of damage assessment and relief or compensation measures for affected shopkeepers and residents
- Continued rainfall in the upper Tosa Maidan catchment area and any escalation or lifting of the high alert
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