Several areas in Kashmir flooded; thousands of people evacuated

Flooding in south and central Kashmir, triggered by the overflowing Jhelum, prompted the evacuation of approximately 10,000 people. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah criticized past administrations for neglecting crucial dredging. Residents attribute the flooding to illegal mining and construction, while officials point to development in flood-prone zones, stirring anxieties reminiscent of the devastating 2014 floods.