Pahalgam Cloudburst Floods Hotels, Cuts Roads; Tourists Evacuated Safely
A cloudburst struck Pahalgam in Jammu & Kashmir on Saturday evening, triggering flash floods that inundated hotels and huts in the area. The floodwaters caused significant damage to roads, power infrastructure, and agricultural fields along the Overa stream. Around eleven villages were severely affected, with road connectivity and utilities disrupted across the region. Tourists reported water suddenly rushing into hotels, prompting swift evacuations to safety. The incident has raised concerns about hotel constructions allegedly built within flood channels in recent years.
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