Cloudburst in Srinagar: two persons missing

Two persons went missing after cloudburst triggered a flash flood in Harwan and adjoining areas on the outskirts of Srinagar early Tuesday.Cloudburst hit Harwan, Dachigam and adjoining areas during the intervening night of Monday and Tuesday creating a flood-like situation in Tailbal nallah, an official said

“Two persons went missing after heavy rains,” he said, adding that State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) teams reached at the spot to carry out the rescue operation.

Reports said the two persons were collecting firewood when the flash floods swept them away.