Jammu and Kashmir has been devastated by continuous heavy rainfall and cloudbursts. As many as 54 people have died in incidents of floods and landslides in Ramban, Reasi, and other districts. Several people are still missing, and the administration is engaged in relief and rescue operations. The situation is being continuously monitored.
Jammu and Kashmir: Since Monday, 54 people have died in various districts of the state, while many are still missing. Three lives were lost and houses were washed away in a cloudburst in Rajgarh, Ramban, while seven people died due to landslides in Mahura, Reasi. Administration and NDRF teams are involved in relief efforts, and affected families are being evacuated to safer locations.
Devastation in Jammu and Kashmir due to Rain and Cloudbursts
Continuous heavy rainfall and natural calamities have caused devastation in Jammu and Kashmir. Three people died and several houses were swept away in a cloudburst in the Rajgarh area of Ramban. Meanwhile, seven people lost their lives due to landslides in Mahura, Reasi, and many individuals are still missing. The sudden floods and debris have spread panic throughout the region.
Relief and Rescue Operations Underway
Administration and NDRF teams reached the spot immediately and commenced rescue operations. Affected families are being moved to safer locations, and relief camps have been established. Authorities are continuously monitoring the situation, and search operations have been intensified to find the missing people.
The local administration has urged people to exercise caution. The water levels in rivers and streams are rising rapidly due to the heavy rainfall, further increasing the risk of floods and landslides. Connectivity has been cut off for many villages, and the transportation system has also been severely impacted.
54 Deaths Since Monday
Since Monday, 54 people have lost their lives in Jammu and Kashmir due to incidents of rain and cloudbursts. Katra recorded the highest number of casualties with 34 deaths, followed by Reasi with 7, Ramban with 3, Jammu with 5 (including two soldiers from the Army and BSF), Doda with 4, and Kathua with one death.
This is not an isolated incident. On August 14, about 60 people died in Kishtwar due to a cloudburst. These recurring incidents have created an atmosphere of fear across the entire state.
