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Flood waters inundate farmlands in border villages of Punjab

Gurdaspur, Sep 08 (ANI): Dozens of border villages and farmlands were inundated due to floodwaters in Gurdaspur district of Punjab, while 18 people including children have been rescued. These villages across river Ravi remained cut off following flooding of the Basanter Nullah near the Pakistan borders. The incessant rains in Jammu and Kashmir and Punjab have created havoc when the river waters breached embankments on the Indian side and the flow of water increased sharply. Meanwhile, Indian army teams conducted rescue operations and saved 18 people who were stuck in the flooded areas. Evacuation is being carried out. Around 200 people are stranded across the river Ravi. Sep 8, 2014
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Deadly floods hit Indian Kashmir's Srinagar

Soldiers were battling Sunday to rescue thousands of Indians trapped in Kashmir's worst flooding for half a century which has left more than 150 people dead and the main city of Srinagar under water. Duration: 00:47 Sep 7, 2014
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JandK experiences worst flood even as Air Force provide relief materials at affected areas

Srinagar/ Jammu, Sep 07 (ANI): The worst flooding in Jammu and Kashmir, in the last 60 years, wreaked havoc in Srinagar city on Sunday as residents blamed the state government for not doing much, especially for tourists. Although heavy rains stopped on Saturday afternoon, flood waters rose sharply overnight in Srinagar, a city of 900,000, catching many people living in low-lying areas unawares. About 22 air force helicopters and four aircraft were deployed to evacuate stranded people and to deliver relief. About 120 army units and eight teams of police reservists, equipped with boats and life jackets, were in action. Relief materials were also dropped by the Air Force to the flood affected areas of the state. Sep 7, 2014
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NDRF teams have reached flood affected area of JandK, 3931 people saved: OP Singh

New Delhi, Sep 07 (ANI): While briefing on the flood situation in Jammu and Kashmir state, NDRF Director General OP Singh on Sunday said that a total of 17 NDRF teams each comprising 50 members have reached the spot for rescue operations. He said that the team has saved a total of 3931 people and recovered 13 dead bodies. Singh also said that there were many hurdles in the way but the team is not stopping and carrying on the rescue operation. Sep 7, 2014
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PM Modi extends help for relief operation in flood-hit Pok, Politicos React

New Delhi, Sep 07 (ANI): Political leaders react as Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his visit to Jammu and Kashmir, in a humanitarian gesture, extended help for all the possible assistance to Pakistan too to carry out relief operations in the flood-hit areas of Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (Pok). BJP leader Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi appreciated PM's humanitarian gesture and said that this sends a message that politics cannot be played in the time of any humanitarian crisis. Congress leader Rashid Alvi said that India always extend its support to any corner of the world if a crisis emerges but the PM should even pay attention towards his ministers who divide the people of our country. NCP leader Majid Memon and JD (U) leader Ali Anwar said that the Center and State should extend all the possible support to the flood victims. Sep 7, 2014
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PM Modi takes aerial survey of JandK, releases 1000 crores of relief to state govt

Srinagar, Sep 07 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday took aerial survey of the flood situation in Jammu and Kashmir and released Rs. 1000 crores of relief assistance to the state government. Modi said that the disaster is not alone of the state but of the whole nation. He said that such situation has not occurred in the JandK since past 50 years and that the central government is assisting the state in all aspects possible. The prime minister also announced compensation worth 2 lakh to families of deceased and 50,000 to injured. Meanwhile, Modi also said that Pakistan occupied Kashmir is also reeling under such situations of flood and assured that India will provide all possible help to Pakistan too. Sep 7, 2014
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Worsening Flood situation in J&K halt Shri Shakti Express, block national highway

Udhampur, Sep 07 (ANI): Floods, triggered by heavy downpour, in Jammu and Kashmir continued to wreak havoc on Sunday and lead to suspension of trains and blocking national highway due to mudslide. Pilgrims to sacred holy cave of Vaishno Devi were stranded as Katra region-bound Shri Shakti Express train was stuck for hours at Ramnagar railway station in Udhampur district. A passenger, Vinod Bansal said authorities were not providing any information on the movement of the train. Another passenger, Bagish Goyal said the authorities suddenly announced termination of the train without providing any alternative. Nearly 100 people have been killed due to floods in Kashmir as rivers in the region flowed above the danger mark due to incessant rains. Jammu city's main river, Tawi, which splits the city in two, is flowing well above the danger mark. Sep 7, 2014
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PM Modi arrives in JandK, holds review meeting to assess flood situation

Jammu, Sep 07 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday arrived in Jammu city of Jammu and Kashmir to review the flood situation in the state which has claimed more than 160 lives. Modi held a review meeting with Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, state Governor NN Vohra and other officials. Modi is scheduled to travel to Srinagar later today. Sep 7, 2014
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Residents leave villages, move to safer places in flood-hit Kashmir

Kathua, Sep 07 (ANI): More than 100 people, including children and women, were evacuated from various villages in Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir as floods, triggered by heavy downpours, caused destruction in the region. The Red Cross society along with district administration has provided tents, medical aid and food to affected families. The flood-affected people are shifting their valuables and luggage along with their live stocks to safer places and shelter homes provided by the district administration. Jammu's main river, Tawi, which splits the city in two, is flowing well above the danger mark. Sep 7, 2014
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Security personnel, civilians rescued in flood-hit Kashmir

Jammu and Kashmir, Sep 07 (ANI): In a joint operation, staff of Indian Army and Air Force rescued security personnel of paramilitary Border Security Force (BSF) and civilians from flood-affected areas in Jammu and Kashmir. Authorities declared a disaster alert after two days of heavy rain hit villages across Kashmir, causing the worst flooding in two decades. Heavy rain is expected and the state's main river, the Jhelum, and its tributaries are flowing several feet above the danger mark. Flash floods triggered by heavy downpours caused destruction as authorities closed four bridges connecting the two parts of Jammu after suffering severe damage. Army personnel Bhim Singh said the rescue operations were on in full swing and the situation was under control. Sep 7, 2014
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PM Modi visits JandK to review flood situation, Politicos react

New Delhi, Sep 07 (ANI): Political leaders on Sunday reacted on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Jammu and Kashmir to review situation in flood-affected areas. Congress leader Rashid Alvi said that situation in JandK has become intense and the Central and State government should make every possible effort to rescue the residents. NCP leader Majid Memon said that it is the responsibility of the Prime Minister and Chief Minister to take note of the situation and reach out to the people as soon as possible. Sep 7, 2014
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