Archive · 3 Aug 2026
Kargil Flash Floods Cut Roads, Prompt Army Relief
Heavy rain and a sudden cloudburst in the Kargil area of India made the ground very wet.
The water rose quickly and flooded villages like Hardass and Tumail, breaking roads and trapping people.
The Indian Army and police rushed to help, moving villagers to safety, giving them water and food, and clearing debris.
Roads on the Drass‑Srinagar highway were closed because of landslides, but workers are fixing them.
The flood left about 20 people in temporary shelters in Minamarg, but everyone was rescued safely.
Heavy rain and a cloudburst caused flash floods in Kargil district on August 2–3, 2024.
Flooding damaged roads, houses, and public infrastructure in Hardass, Tumail, and Minamarg.
The Indian Army’s Forever in Operations division and police launched rescue and relief operations.
About 20 people in four temporary shelters in Minamarg were evacuated safely.
Roads on the Drass‑Srinagar national highway were temporarily closed due to landslides and debris.
- Who
- Indian Army, police, and civil administration
- What
- Flash floods triggered by heavy rain and cloudburst
- When
- August 2–3, 2024
- Where
- Kargil district, Hardass, Tumail, Minamarg, Drass
- Why
- Heavy rainfall and cloudburst caused sudden flooding
- Event
- Flash floods in Kargil district
- Date
- August 2–3, 2024
- Affected areas
- Hardass, Tumail, Minamarg, Drass
- Response
- Army, police, civil administration
- Impact
- Roads closed, houses flooded, 20 people displaced
