Srinagar, April 30 -- The downpour that persisted for more than twenty-four hours caused locals to flee frantically for protection, reminding them of the devastating floods that hit Kashmir ten years ago.

People were seen moving household things from the ground level to the top floor at Lasjan, Rajbagh, Ikhrajpora, Jawaharnagar, Padshahi Bagh and Mehjoor Nagar, while women, children, and the elderly were relocated to safer places.

Large crowds of spectators gathered on the Bund side at Residency Road, discussing the situation, which stemmed from nonstop rain that continued till late last night.

"The deluge that hit Kashmir in 2014 served as a lesson for us as it caused enormous damage, which was nothing short of a nightmare. Since we h...