Windstorm damages rooftops of several houses in Sopore

Sopore, May 21: A heavy windstorm followed by overnight rains caused significant damage to a residential house in the Seelo area of Sopore in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district, during Wednesday night triggering panic among residents and leaving property badly affected.

According to locals, strong gusty winds lashed the area during the night, ripping off the tin rooftop of a residential house of Mohammad Ishaq in Seelo Sopore, and scattering sheets and wooden structures across nearby fields.

The incident occurred amid widespread stormy weather conditions that affected several parts of north Kashmir.

Eyewitnesses said the powerful winds created fear among residents as roofs, electric wires, and trees were shaken violently during the storm.

Fortunately, no loss of life or injury was reported in the incident, though the affected family suffered considerable property damage.

Residents of the area appealed to the administration to assess the damages caused by the windstorm and provide immediate relief to affected families.

They said such sudden weather disturbances have become frequent in recent weeks, causing hardships to people, especially in rural areas.  Meanwhile, reports of damage to rooftops, orchards, and power infrastructure were also received from various parts of north Kashmir, where the windstorm wreaked havoc before subsiding by early morning.