According to Greater Kashmir, a couple was swept away by flash floods in the Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday evening. The incident occurred in the Kaghote panchayat of the Ramnagar area following a period of intense rainfall that caused a local nallah to overflow suddenly.
Local reports identify the victims as 58-year-old Baldev and 53-year-old Maya Devi. The couple was reportedly tending to their cattle when they were caught in the rising waters while attempting to cross the stream. Rescue operations were initiated immediately by local authorities, resulting in the recovery of one body.
Officials have confirmed that search efforts are ongoing to locate the second individual. The incident highlights the recurring dangers posed by the monsoon season in the hilly terrain of Jammu and Kashmir, where sudden changes in weather can lead to rapid rises in water levels in mountain streams. Further updates are expected as the search and rescue mission continues.
The report provides specific details regarding a local incident in Udhampur, including the names of the victims and the location of the event. While it is currently single-sourced, the details are consistent with typical reporting on monsoon-related flash floods in the region and contain no internal contradictions or inflammatory language.
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Original report: Greater Kashmir