Jhelum Breach Submerges Parts Of Kashmir

Srinagar- A sudden breach in the Jhelum embankment late Thursday night unleashed floodwaters across several parts of Kashmir, submerging homes, inundating streets, and forcing nearly 9,500 residents to evacuate.
Residents of areas like Zainpora in Pampore and the outskirts of Srinagar, including Taigan and Shalina, watched helplessly as floodwaters entered their homes

“We built this house brick by brick over many years. In just one night, it was inundated before us,” said Ghulam Hassan, pointing to the water-filled courtyard of his two-storey home.

Eyewitnesses recalled hearing“three loud bangs” before water rushed in like a monster, flooding alleys, fields, and residential areas. Families ran barefoot into the darkness, carrying children and elderly relatives, while others climbed rooftops and upper stories to escape the rising waters.

“My dowry floated out like a toy. I could do nothing but watch,” said Rafiqa, hands trembling.“That chest had my daughter's future. How will I face her now?”

The memories of the 2014 floods resurfaced instantly.“Back then we thought it was once in a lifetime. But this... this feels worse,” said Abdul Majid, a farmer.“In 2014 we lost crops. This time we saw our homes drown.”

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