Baramulla, Sopore hit by heavy thunderstorms

BARAMULLA — Heavy rain and thunderstorm swept across parts of twin towns of northern region of Kashmir on Friday night and early Saturday.

Reports reaching here said that a strong thunderstorm early this morning wreaked havoc in parts of north Kashmir’s Sopore and Baramulla areas and resulted in extensive damage to property.

Reports added that the thunderstorm followed by heavy rains lasted for ten minutes but caused huge damage to property. However, no loss of life or injury was reported immediately.

Pertinently, Meteorological department has forecasted more rains in the next 24 hours in Kashmir.