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Severe cloudbursts causing torrential rain began late Thursday evening, resulting in flash floods in the town of Leh and the area of Choglumsar located 13 km from the main town. As of 10:30 a.m. (unconfirmed) 100 people are feared died as per media reports. More than 12,000 people have been affected,approximately 5,000 of which are children. The exact numbers are unknown, and will be updated as communication arrives from Save the Children’s Assessment team on the ground.More than 120 homes have been completely destroyed and 200 have sustained partial damage in Skampari and in the main town of Leh (as per the information received from the areas visited).
In addition, 300 – 400 houses are fully damaged in Choglumsar. People themselves are excavating the dead bodies from the debris.
There has been large-scale damage to buildings and infrastructure. SNM hospital, which is the main civil hospital in Leh has flooded. Patients have been shifted from SNM to the main military hospital. Landslides have made many roads inaccessible, and the Srinagar- Leh highway has been closed as a result of the flooding.
The telecommunications towers have been severely affected, making the communication to the area very difficult.The airport in Leh is closed for the day.6,000 army personnel have been deployed and are doing in the rescue operations along with the local populations. Rescue operations have also been undertaken by the Muslim Association of Leh.
Save the Children’s initial findings have determined that immediate needs include: blankets, shelter, household utility kits and basic hygiene materials. The team is heading to the 4 affected villages in Choglumsar to conductan assessment of the damage and needs of the affected population.
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