Jammu: Two persons trapped in flash floods in the Tawi river following a sudden rise in water level were rescued by the police and the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) here on Thursday, officials said.
Farman Ali (25) and Farooq Ahmed (28) were rescued from the river near Prambli in the Phallian Mandal area, they said.
According to officials, the duo had gone to the riverbank with their cattle for grazing in the morning when the water level rose suddenly, leaving them trapped in the middle of the river.
On receiving information, the Phallian Mandal police post alerted the SDRF through the police control room and a rescue team rushed to the spot and launched an operation, they said.
After sustained efforts, both men were rescued without injuries and handed over to their families. The situation in the area is normal, they added.