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Srinagar: At least 12 persons were killed in Leh after cloudburst caused flash floods in the area.
It is reported that the dead include three jawans of the Indian Army. The number of those injured in the incident is estimated to be 100.
It is also reported that the cloud burst, and the consequent floods led to large scale damage of property. A CRPF camp, a BSNL office and a hospital building have been severely damaged.
Many people are believed to be trapped under the debris of homes that have collapsed. Officials fear the death toll might increase.
Meanwhile, the Army has been called in to help rescue the trapped civilians.
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As per TV News, Manali-Leh roads are closed.
It is reported that the dead include three jawans of the Indian Army. The number of those injured in the incident is estimated to be 100.
It is also reported that the cloud burst, and the consequent floods led to large scale damage of property. A CRPF camp, a BSNL office and a hospital building have been severely damaged.
Many people are believed to be trapped under the debris of homes that have collapsed. Officials fear the death toll might increase.
Meanwhile, the Army has been called in to help rescue the trapped civilians.
Source
As per TV News, Manali-Leh roads are closed.
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