Cloudbursts kill 52 sheep, 8 horses and 5 cows in J&K's Budgam

Srinagar, June 22 (Ajit Weekly News) Cloudbursts in the last two days in Jammu and Kashmir’s Budgam district have killed 52 sheep, 8 horses and 5 cows in Durian, Ayud, Koreg, Lathermand and Dishkhall hilly areas, district officials said.

Officials said relief and rescue teams have been sent to the affected areas to assess the damage caused by the inclement weather.

Shepherds and nomads in J&K move to highland meadows with their livestock during the summer months.

–Ajit Weekly News
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