Cloudbursts in J&K kill 52 sheep, 8 horses, 5 cows

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Srinagar, June 22: 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. (IANS)

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