US EditionOver 30 people killed as heavy rain causes flooding, landslides in northern India
- Heavy monsoon rains caused floods and landslides in northern India and Pakistan in August 2025, killing over 30 people in Jammu and Kashmir and displacing thousands in Punjab.
- The event followed record-breaking rainfall in Jammu and Udhampur and water releases from Indian dams, which swelled rivers and flooded low-lying areas, prompting mass evacuations.
- The floods damaged infrastructure including Madhopur bridge, submerged the Sikh shrine of Guru Nanak, and forced suspension of pilgrimage routes, while authorities struggled to restore basic services.
- Officials reported at least 34 deaths from landslides near the Vaishno Devi shrine and additional victims in multiple regions, while more than 150,000 people were displaced in Punjab and 20,000 evacuated near Lahore.
- Experts warned that climate change and poorly planned development are increasing flood risks in the Hindu Kush Himalaya, while forecasters expect continued rain and communities remain vulnerable.
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Flash floods leave 34 dead in Indian-controlled Kashmir as over 200,000 in Pakistan are displaced
Officials say intense rains have left at least 34 people dead after lashing parts of Pakistan and India and triggering flash floods and landslides in Indian-controlled Kashmir. Over 200,000 people in Pakistan have been displaced, and the shrine of the…
At Least 32 Dead After Massive Landslide in Kashmir - teleSUR English
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Floods and Landslides Kill Dozens on Pilgrimage Route in Kashmir
At least 34 people were killed after days of intense monsoon rains prompted deadly landslides and flash floods in the Indian-controlled part of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said. Most of the victims were pilgrims killed along the route to Vaishno Devi, a popular Hindu shrine. Rescue workers, including soldiers and local volunteers, pulled bodies from the debris after rain sent boulders and mud crashing down along the route to the temple. At leas…
Heavy rains in recent days have caused deadly flooding and landslides in northwestern India, killing at least 30 people and displaced at least 30 people.
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