Archive · 20 Jul 2026
Nine Dead in J&K Landslides and Shooting Stones
On Monday, nine people died in the Jammu division of Jammu and Kashmir due to landslides and shooting stones caused by heavy rains.
Seven people, including two children and three women, were killed in a landslide in the Poonch district, while two others died when stones hit a bus in the Doda district.
The total death toll from recent rain-related incidents has risen to 26, with eight people still missing.
Rescue teams are working to help the injured and stranded.
The Chief Minister has announced financial aid for the families of the victims, and the Amarnath and Vaishnodevi pilgrimages have been suspended due to the weather.
Nine people died in landslides and shooting stones in the Poonch and Doda districts of Jammu division due to heavy rains.
Seven victims in Poonch included two children and three women, while two others died in Doda when stones hit a bus.
The total death toll from recent rain-related incidents has risen to 26, with eight people still missing.
Rescue teams are assisting the injured and stranded, and the highway in Doda has been closed due to mudslides and shooting stones.
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah announced a Rs. 6 lakh relief package for the families of the victims, and the Amarnath and Vaishnodevi yatras have been suspended.
- Who
- Nine people, including two children and three women, were killed in landslides and shooting stones in Jammu division.
- What
- Landslides and shooting stones triggered by heavy rains caused fatalities and injuries.
- When
- The incidents occurred on Monday, with additional deaths reported on Sunday.
- Where
- The incidents took place in the Poonch and Doda districts of the Jammu division.
- Why
- Incessant rains triggered landslides and shooting stones, leading to the fatalities and injuries.
- Location
- Poonch and Doda districts, Jammu division
- Victims
- Seven in Poonch (including two children, three women), two in Doda
- Identified Victims in Poonch
- Tanveer Ahmad, Zaida Begum, Shamim Akhtar, Shabnam Bano, Mohammad Irfan, Manan Rafiq, Aleesa
- Total Death Toll
- 26 (since Sunday)
- Missing Persons
- 8
- Relief Package
- Rs. 6 lakh per family (Rs. 4 lakh from SDRF, Rs. 2 lakh from CMRF)
- Highway Status
- Closed due to mudslides and shooting stones
- Yatra Suspension
- Amarnath and Vaishnodevi yatras suspended