Life is slowly returning to normal in Kashmir but the extent of damage caused by devastating floods is still unfolding.
Water has receded to a large extent in the Jhelum river and the main flood canal, which kept overflowing for at least three days, causing unprecedented flooding in residential areas.
A number of areas have been cleared of water while water is being pumped out in several colonies of Srinagar city. But several areas still remain marooned, particularly in the old city.
Relief material though is being sent to the people who have been temporarily shifted to some safe places within the flooded areas.
Relief material though is being sent to the people who have been temporarily shifted to some safe places within the flooded areas.
People, who had left their marooned houses or were evacuated, are now going back to check the damage caused to their homes. Each one has a story about how water suddenly started entering on September 6, first in the colonies and then into their houses.
"We first thought water may rise to some level but nobody had imagined that it would come up to even 12 feet in some areas," said Mohd Shafi of Gogji Bagh area.
There are reports of thefts in the houses which had been vacated.
With many main roads being cleared of water, public transport has also started. Some key roads, like the one leading to the airport, however, continues to be inaccessible due to water-logging. The historic Lal Chowk and its adjoining areas and the vicinity of Badami Bagh Cantonment are also flooded.
The situation on availability of essential supplies, like vegetables and LPG which had suddenly become rare, is also improving. The power scenario is also better as also the communication network.
