Migrant worker washed away in flash floods in Rajouri
05/08/2025
JAMMU, Aug 4: A migrant worker from Uttar Pradesh was washed away in flash floods in a stream in Rajouri district on Monday, officials said, as a rescue operation was going on to trace him.
The flash floods were triggered by heavy rainfall in the higher reaches, especially in the catchment areas of Dhangri stream, they said.
The officials said three migrant labourers were crossing the shallow stream when they were caught in the sudden flash floods.
Two labourers managed to escape the flood waters but the third, identified as Pramod Kumar, was swept away by a strong current, they said.
They said rescue teams of Police, State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), and local volunteers launched an intensive search operation to trace the missing labourer.
Meanwhile, India Meteorological Department (IMD), MET center Srinagar, has issued a nowcast update predicting moderate to heavy rainfall with thunderstorms in Rajouri, Ramban, Reasi and Udhampur districts of Jammu region over the next 2-3 hours.
This weather alert also warns of potential flash floods, landslides, mudslides and shooting stones in vulnerable areas.
As such, the concerned authorities have been requested to take necessary measures to ensure public safety and minimize risk. The people are advised to stay cautious and avoid unnecessary travel, especially in areas prone to landslides and flash floods.
The situation is being closely monitored, and preventive actions will be initiated wherever required.
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