Tragedy struck Jammu as the bodies of two flash flood victims, including a young girl, were recovered in Rajouri and Poonch. Swift action by the Army saved several individuals stranded on an island in the Poonch River. Authorities have issued warnings urging caution due to ongoing weather challenges in the border districts.
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