Pahalgam (Jammu and Kashmir): A cloudburst incident triggered a flood-like situation in Pahalgam, a popular tourist destination in Jammu and Kashmir, on Saturday night. The sudden surge of water damaged several fields and also washed away an important road. After this incident, an atmosphere of concern has emerged in the area and the administration has started assessing the damage.
According to locals, the water flow suddenly increased due to cloudburst with heavy rain during the night. In a short time, the fields and low-lying areas were flooded. The crops of many farmers have been damaged, which is likely to cause them an economic setback. Connectivity to some areas has also been affected due to the washed away roads.
On the other hand, the monsoon has slowed down in the plains of North India for the last few days. Many states are not receiving rain as expected, due to which the feeling of heat and humidity has increased. Meteorologists say that due to the decrease in monsoon activity in some areas, there has been a decrease in rainfall.
However, the situation in the hill states is the opposite. Due to continuous rains in many areas of Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, the water level in rivers and drains is rising. The administration has advised people living along the river banks to be careful and has increased surveillance keeping in mind the possible dangers.
The Meteorological Department has predicted more rain in the hilly areas in the coming days. Due to this, there may be a risk of incidents like landslides, flash floods and damage to roads. Travelers and tourists have also been advised to travel only after getting the latest weather information.
This incident in Pahalgam once again shows that the risk of natural disasters in mountainous areas increases significantly during the monsoon, which requires both the administration and the people to remain vigilant.
