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Jammu Flooded: Record Rain Claims Lives, Shatters 71-Year Record
12 Oct
Summary
- Jammu received 185.6 mm of rainfall in three hours, breaking a 71-year record.
- Record rainfall led to flash floods, landslides, and widespread waterlogging.
- Two people, including a woman swept away by floods, lost their lives.
On Sunday, Jammu was battered by an unprecedented 185.6 mm of rainfall within a mere three hours. This deluge surpassed the previous October record of 160 mm, set in 1955, marking a new 71-year high. The extreme weather event led to severe flooding, inundating roads and residential areas. Landslides were reported in multiple locations, further disrupting normal life and vehicular movement.
Tragically, the record-breaking rainfall resulted in the loss of two lives. A 27-year-old woman went missing and is presumed dead after being swept away by flash floods in the Raipur Domana area. Another man's body was recovered from a flooded stream in the Domana area, suspected to be a drowning victim. The heavy rains caused extensive waterlogging, impacting numerous localities and leading to damage to vehicles and properties. Authorities worked to clear debris and restore traffic flow.
