Bandipora, 15 Aug: Heavy rains in north Kashmir’s Bandipora on Thursday triggered flash floods, with water inundating several areas, primarily in the upper reaches of the district.Reports reaching Greater Kashmir suggested that heavy rains due to cloudbursts created a significant flow of water at Arin Dardpora’s Kundri Nallah.The stream was dangerously overflowing, however, there has been no loss of life or property as yet,” said Bahar Jan, a local.Flash floods were also reported from Pazalpora, Sheikhpal, Barzulla, Panzigam, and other habitations.Although no loss of life has been reported, damage to property is being estimated, with locals suggesting that crop loss is “going to be massive,” as the water has begun flowing into paddy fields.The worst has happened; the water is overflowing the banks and has entered the villages. More villages downhill, like Barzulla and Panzigam, are in danger,” Yasir Rafique from Barzulla village said, as the Rish Kul rivulet was breached in the morning.
