By Shishir Prashant PrashantNews
Seven persons were killed and many injured after flash floods triggered by torrential rains hit Janglote and other villages in Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday morning.
Rescue teams comprising army and SDRF have reached the affected areas.
Union Minister Jitendra Singh said the damage has also occurred to Railway track, National Highway and Police Station Kathua has been affected.
The civilian Administration, Military and Paramilitary has swung into action, Singh said adding the situation is being continuously monitored.
Jammu and Kashmir Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah also said they are continuously monitoring the situation.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah said NDRF teams have also been rushed to the affected areas. He said he has assured all help from the centre.
