Incessant rains resulted in breach of power canal in Gutlibagh area of Central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district resulting in flash floods, which caused damage to several residential houses, inner roads and main Ganderbal-Wayil road in the area.
The overflow of canal triggered by a continous rainfall lashed several residential houses and roads in Chapargund, Nunar and Gutlibagh village causing significant damage.
Army Camp Gutlibagh and local administration immediately pressed into service to restore road connectivity to the area and assisted locals residence in reducing their losses. There was no report of any loss of life in the incident.
The prompt and swift action by the party of Army and the locals prevented any serious damage. The local authorities and Villagers were grateful for the timely assistance rendered by the Army.