News Topic:Floods
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Flash flood hits Tenghar village in Pulwama
In a harrowing ordeal for the residents of Tenghar village in southern Kashmir's Pulwama district, a sudden flash flood wreaked havoc, inundating over a dozen homes.
Kashmir
Cloud Burst: 15 Amarnath pilgrims dead, 40 still missing
At least 15 pilgrims died while over 40 others are missing after flash floods triggered by a cloudburst hit the holy cave area of Shri Amarnathji on Friday.
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Baltal Cloud Burst: Death toll rises to 13
The death toll in the flash floods triggered by a cloudburst at Baltal area, which houses a base camp for the Amarnath pilgrimage rose to 13.
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J&K
MeT predicts more rains in J-K in next 36 hours
The Meteorological Department on Tuesday predicted more rainfall in Jammu & Kashmir, while it also issued an advisory asking people to remain cautious.
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Kashmir
Residents in Pulwama’s Wurbagh village crave for a footbridge
The residents of Wurbagh village in Pulwama district are yearning for a footbridge for the last many decades, which could connect at least seven villages.
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Persistent flood threat in Gundipora Pulwama as embankment erodes
Local residents in Gundipora village of south Kashmir's Pulwama district are facing a persistent flood threat as an old river embankment was eroded on Wednesday.
Kashmir
Flood-like situation in many areas of Pulwama
Various areas in Pulwama district witnessed a flood-like situation on Wednesday after incessant rains continued for the fourth consecutive day in the Valley.
Jammu
Flash Floods: Two more bodies recovered in Rajouri, toll 10
The rescue operation continued for the second straight day to trace the 19 persons who went missing in the flash floods in Kishtwar.
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Latest news
NHRC intervenes in alleged harassment of Kashmiri shawl sellers and students in several states
The NHRC has taken cognisance of alleged incidents of harassment, intimidation and attacks against Kashmiri shawl sellers and students in different parts of the country.
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Govt in J&K will collapse on its own, BJP won’t topple it: LoP Sunil Sharma
Senior BJP leader Sunil Sharma on Friday said the present government in the Union Territory would "collapse on its own."
Time to review AFSPA as security situation improved in J&K: Minister Sakina Itoo
Sakeena Itoo on Friday said the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) should be reconsidered in view of an improved security environment in Jammu and Kashmir.
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