Though the state is prone to natural disasters, it has never seen such devastating floods.
"2014 would be remembered as the year when the worst natural disaster in the history of the state took place. Heavy rainfall that lashed the Jammu region and the deluge that engulfed several parts of Kashmir valley have etched its place in the darkest chapter of the state history," Mubarkh Gul, former speaker of the state assembly, said.
According to official figures, the September floods wreaked havoc in the state snuffing out more than 250 lives.
A survey conducted by the state government post-floods revealed that more than 3.5 lakh structures, including 2.5 lakh residential houses, were damaged rendering over 12 lakh families homeless.
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While the state saw nature's fury, people from across the country extended help to the affected residents of the state.
Indian Army, Air Force and Navy apart from disaster management agencies launched a massive rescue and relief operation.