Srinagar, May 20 -- A girl was killed powerful windstorm swept across Kashmir on Sunday evening.

Reports coming from different parts revealed that gusty winds caused damage to properties and public infrastructure, blocking roads and snapping electricity.

Due to strong winds, an Alpine tree fell on the makeshift tent of a tribal family in the forested south Kashmir village of Shopian, resulting in the death of a girl.

She was identified as Soby Riyaz from Keller Forests of Shopian. The girl died on the spot. Her father, Riyaz Ahmad, was also injured in the incident.

Powerful winds swept through Kashmir spurring widespread damages to properties, electricity and blocking several roads. Initial reports of damages to infrastructure were re...