Strong winds wreak havoc in Srinagar; uproot trees, damage vehicles

Srinagar, July 07: Several parts of Srinagar city on Monday afternoon received rain and hailstorm along with strong winds, causing damage to vehicles and electric infrastructure.

The afternoon rains and hailstorm lashed several south-end parts of the district, while gusty winds uprooted trees and electric poles at many places which snapped electric supply in several areas.

Eye witnesses said that the gusty winds uprooted a tree between Batwara and Pandrethan area which crashed onto an e-rickshaw bearing registration number JK01AV-1587, causing damage and road blockade.

The authorities however swung into action and pressed men and machinery into service to restore the services.

Earlier the Meteorological department in an advisory had predicted light to moderate spell of rain and thundershower over Kashmir parts during next three hours. The department had said that few places may receive intense showers, triggering flash floods, landslides and mudslides.

MeT had also said that few places may experience strong gusty winds up to 40-50 KMPH.