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Search Continues for Woman Swept Away in Jammu Floods
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News18•13-10-2026, 17:00
Search Continues for Woman Swept Away in Jammu Floods
- •Teams of SDRF, NDRF and local police continued search operations for the third consecutive day on Tuesday for a woman swept away by floodwaters in Jammu.
- •The victim, Ruksana Kouser, was carried away by a strong water current following heavy rainfall on October 11 in the Chinore area of Jammu city.
- •Rescue personnel are facing significant challenges in the search operation due to strong water currents and difficult ground conditions in flood-affected areas.
- •SDRF Commandant Mohd Aslam visited the site to assess the situation, review ongoing operations and motivate the deployed personnel.
- •The incident occurred when the couple got caught in the current while attempting to save their car from being swept away by the rising waters.
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Teams of the SDRF, NDRF, and local police launched a search operation after a woman named Ruksana Kouser was swept away by a strong water current in the Bagani Talab-Flora nallah in Chinore.
The incident occurred on October 11 following heavy rainfall that triggered strong water currents in Jammu city.
Rescue personnel have faced significant challenges due to strong water currents and difficult ground conditions, but senior officials have assessed the situation and directed teams to continue their coordinated efforts with dedication.
