Jammu, July 11 -- Two people lost their lives in rain triggered flashfloods and landslides in Poonch, said officials.

A local was killed in flashflood in Loran area, while a minor lost her life in Mendhar tehsil of Poonch, they said.

The army and the police rescued around 20 tourists and civilians, who were left stranded in a flashflood in Loran area of Poonch on Wednesday, said officials.

"A swift rescue operation by Indian Army and J&K Police in Loran saved lives amid sudden flash flood. At approximately 6 pm on Wednesday, a sudden flashflood struck a seasonal rivulet near Suman Mohalla, Bela Bala in Loran, posing an immediate threat to the locals and tourists," said a defence spokesperson.

The alert was received at 6.20 pm, prompti...