In the aftermath of a devastating cloudburst that triggered flash floods in several regions of Ladakh, five individuals are feared dead, including three labourers from Doda. The natural disaster has caused significant damage to properties, leaving local communities grappling with the aftermath of the catastrophe.
The calamity struck Leh town and neighboring Kargil district late last night, with heavy rainfall inundating several localities, leading to waterlogged streets and destruction of homes, commercial establishments, and religious sites. The sudden surge of water and mud submerged many houses and businesses, inflicting extensive damage to property and parked vehicles. However, authorities have confirmed that there have been no reported casualties in Leh.
Amidst the chaos, the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Brigadier (Retd) BD Mishra, swiftly initiated a response plan, calling in assistance from the Army, Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), and Ladakh Police. Men and machinery from various departments joined the operation to clear the floodwaters and mud from affected buildings.
While the loss of life has been fortunately averted in Leh, the situation in Kargil took a tragic turn when a vehicle carrying five individuals plunged into the swollen Shingo river. The vehicle was transporting three labourers from Doda, who had been hired by a local contractor in Drass, along with the driver, to seek medical treatment for an ailing person.
Rescue teams launched an immediate search operation after mobile phones belonging to the victims were found at the last known location. The driver, identified as Mushtaq Ahmed from Ganderbal district, was found dead inside the vehicle after it was retrieved from the river. However, according to reports reached The Chenab Times, the other four individuals, including the three labourers – Irshad Ahmed, Ajaz Qazi and Abdul Qayoom – all residents of Doda, and Shabir Ahmed son of Sharajdeen, contractor, resident of Holiyal, Drass, remain missing and are feared dead.
The flash flood has not only impacted Kargil town but also caused damage in the Sankoo sub-division, leading to the formation of a committee to evaluate the scale of destruction in the region.
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