4 dead, several missing as flash floods, landslides batter J&K's Poonch
- On Sunday, July 19, 2026, incessant overnight rainfall triggered flash floods in Rajouri, forcing hundreds of residents to evacuate low-lying areas as floodwaters inundated the town, including the new bus stand.
- Relentless rain beginning Saturday evening caused the Darhali, Khandli, Suktoh, and Jamola rivers to breach danger marks, as a weather advisory warns of moderate to heavy rainfall across Jammu and Kashmir until July 23.
- Over 50 families fled their homes near Abdullah Bridge as floodwaters inundated the area, while dozens of vehicles were swept away or submerged at the new bus stand.
- Congress MLA Iftkhar Ahmad returned to his hometown to assess flood damage, stating, "I have abandoned my party programme to stand with my people, as the flash floods have caused extensive damage to public and private property."
- Police established control rooms and continue patrolling vulnerable areas, urging residents to remain vigilant as rescue teams work to prevent loss of life amid the ongoing weather threat.
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Torrential Rain Hits Rajouri & Poonch in J&K: 10 dead, several missing; Vaishno Devi and Amarnath yatra halted
The famous cave shrine pilgrimages to Amarnath and Vaishno Devi have been paused for the time being, in view of the forecast of inclement weather from July 19 to 23. With heavy rains lashing several parts of the Jammu region, there have been reports of widespread damage to public and private property in Rajouri, Poonch and Kishtwar. Initial reports on Sunday morning mentioned 10 deaths and several missing in these districts. The border district …
Srinagar/New Delhi, 19 Jul (EFE).- At least 10 people died and several remain missing after torrential rains that caused sudden flooding and land displacements in the Indian-administered Jammu division of Kashmir, official sources reported this Sunday. An official from the office of the Divisional Commissioner confirmed to EFE that ten people, including four children and three women, died in the disaster, while several remain missing, warning th…
At least 11 dead, seven missing as Kashmir border districts hit by rains
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