Over 13k houses damaged across UT; 758 school buildings declared unsafe in Jammu

Srinagar, Sep 23: Flash floods and cloudbursts that struck Jammu and Kashmir in August and September claimed 150 lives, left 33 persons missing, and caused property damage worth crores.

According to the figures available, Kishtwar District recorded the highest number of casualties where 33 persons are still missing. “A total of 150 people lost their lives while 178 persons were injured” data reveals, adding, “Over 13600 houses were damaged fully, severely or partially across the region during the recent natural calamities.”

According to the figures 864 houses were damaged in Kashmir of which 16 were fully damaged, 57 severely and 791 partially.

An official said that the relief has already been disbursed in

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