Anantnag, Aug 27 : Two persons lost their lives due to an electric shock while attempting to save goods from a flooded market in Gangiwara area near Achabal Adda of Anantnag district on Wednesday.
Officials told that the incident occurred when the victims came in contact with a live wire while trying to retrieve belongings from inundated shops.
Rescue teams rushed to the spot, but both were declared dead. Authorities have urged people in flood-affected areas to exercise extreme caution, particularly near submerged electric installations. (KNC)
Meanwhile Severe weather conditions in Shankerpora, Dooru area of South Kashmir’s Anantnag district, dealt a devastating blow to local shepherd families overnight as at least 75 sheep perished. The sudden loss has left the affected family in distress, with their livelihood severely impacted.
