J-K rains: 25 nomadic families rescued in Anantnag district

Srinagar, Sep 3 (PTI) Police on Wednesday rescued 25 nomadic families stranded under a bridge in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir due to rise in the water level following heavy rains.

Heavy rains over the past 24 hours have resulted in flooding of many areas in south Kashmir, including Pulwama, Shopian and Kulgam.

"Anantnag Police carried out a swift rescue operation at Aang Anzwalla, safely evacuating 25 nomadic families stranded due to a sudden rise in Lidder Nalla," a spokesman of Anantnag district police said in a post on X.

He said immediate relief was provided to the evacuated families.

In neighbouring Kulgam district, five nomadic families were rescued by police from Brazloo village after the water level rose in the Vaishov Nalla on Tuesday night, officials said.

Emergency helplines have been established in various police station areas of south Kashmir where the water level is rising significantly in the water bodies.

Police and civil administration have issued advisories to the general public, urging them not to venture close to water bodies in view of the inclement weather. PTI MIJ DV DV