Poonch Flood: High School Swept Away, No Injuries Reported | VIDEO

The flash flood in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch swept away a 200-feet-long shed on the side of the school and its sports room, as per the local media reports. In addition, police reached the spot and took stock of the situation.

Visuals from Poonch flood (Photo Credit:@RiCkY_847/X)

A high school in the Surankote area, Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir, was reportedly hit by a flash flood during the intervening night of August 11 and 12. According to the local media reports, there were no casualties or injuries reported in the incident. 

The flash flood swept away a 200-feet-long shed on the side of the school and its sports room, as per the local media reports. Along with this, all records and sports items that were kept in the room were also affected. In addition, police reached the spot and took stock of the situation. 

Poonch Flood Visual

In the visuals that have emerged, the school shed could be seen heavily damaged by the flash floods. 

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(with ANI inputs)