2 missing as cloudburst triggers flash floods in Ramban village, rescue ops on

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Srinagar-Jammu NH blocked due to mudslides, shooting stones

Ramban, Aug 11: Two people went missing after flash floods, triggered by a cloudburst, hit Neera village of Ramban district on Thursday, officials said here.

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An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that the incident occurred following incessant rains in the Jammu region.

He said that soon after the incident J&K Police, SDRF and Civil QRT reached to the spot for rescue operation and locate the missing persons.

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Meanwhile, officials said that Srinagar-Jammu National highway was blocked due to fresh mudslides and shooting stones, triggered by rains on Thursday.

“NH-44 blocked at Mehar and Cafeteria Morh due to shooting stones and mudslides. Restoration work will start when rains stop,” said DC Ramban.

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