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Heavy rains near Holy Amarnath cave triggers low-intensity flash floods, no reports of loss of life
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Srinagar:A sudden heavy rainfall near the Holy Amarnath Cave led to low-intensity flash floods in the area on Thursday evening.
The development comes as weather officials have issued an alert of heavy rains for the Kashmir Valley especially in south Kashmir hills till August 2, and there is possibility of disruptions.
The pilgrims were returning from the Amarnath Yatra when the accident occurred.
The 39 pilgrims, who were returning after offering prayers at the holy Amarnath cave shrine, sustained injuries.
According to officials, most of the pilgrims suffered minor injuries and are undergoing treatmentAlso Read:39 Amarnath pilgrims injured as bus skids off road in Jammu and Kashmir's Ganderbal