Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Heavy Rain Continues in Flood-Hit Jammu and Kashmir
Heavy rain is continuing in Jammu and Kashmir, which has already caused floods and landslides.
At least 23 people have died, and seven are missing.
The government has issued red alerts in several districts and suspended pilgrimages.
Other regions like Gujarat and Maharashtra are also expected to receive very heavy rain.
The India Meteorological Department has warned of further flash floods, riverine flooding, landslides, and mudslides.
Residents are concerned about the adequacy of rescue and relief measures.
Heavy rain continues in flood-hit Jammu and Kashmir, with 23 dead and 7 missing.
Red alerts issued for Surat, Amreli, Bhavnagar, Tapi, Dangs, Navsari, Valsad, Hoshiarpur, Pathankot.
Pilgrimages to Amarnath, Vaishno Devi, Shiv Khori, Machail Mata suspended.
Gujarat and Maharashtra brace for extremely heavy showers.
IMD warns of further flash floods, riverine flooding, landslides, and mudslides.
- Who
- Residents of Jammu and Kashmir, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh
- What
- Heavy rain and flooding
- When
- July 22
- Where
- Jammu and Kashmir, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh
- Why
- Monsoon rains and weather conditions
Government Response
Public Concerns
Emergency Preparedness
Government Response
The government has issued red alerts and suspended pilgrimages to ensure public safety.
Public Concerns
Residents express concerns about the adequacy of rescue operations and relief measures.
- Date
- July 22
- Affected Regions
- Jammu and Kashmir, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh
- Casualties
- 23 dead, 7 missing
- Alert Level
- Red alert in Surat, Amreli, Bhavnagar, Tapi, Dangs, Navsari, Valsad, Hoshiarpur, Pathankot
- Pilgrimages Suspended
- Amarnath, Vaishno Devi, Shiv Khori, Machail Mata
