SRINAGAR: Torrential rains lashed Srinagar and many other parts of Kashmir on Monday, ending a prolonged heatwave during which the Valley had experienced the hottest July day in more than 70 years.
Several areas, including Downtown Srinagar, were inundated. The heavy rain flooded roads, leading to massive traffic snarls across the city, officials said.
Electricity was snapped due to high-speed winds that preceded the showers, they said, adding there were reports of trees and electric poles getting uprooted in many areas of the Valley.
