Archive · 19 Aug 2025
Jammu & Kashmir: Schools Shut, Highway Open After Heavy Rains
Heavy rain has caused problems in Jammu and Kashmir.
Schools are closed for a second day in the Jammu area.
The main road has been reopened after being closed on Monday.
Sadly, over 70 people have died due to heavy rain causing landslides and flooding in Kishtwar and Kathua.
Rescue teams, including the army and other officials, are working hard to help people and find those who are missing.
Schools in Jammu division closed for a second day due to inclement weather.
Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) reopened to traffic after closure on Monday.
Over 70 fatalities reported from cloudburst incidents in Kishtwar and Kathua districts.
Rescue operations continue in Kishtwar following the cloudburst, with more bodies recovered.
Indian Army, NDRF, SDRF, and local authorities are involved in rescue and relief efforts.
- Who
- Authorities, students, residents, rescue teams (NDRF, SDRF, Indian Army, police), and officials.
- What
- Schools in Jammu division closed, Jammu-Srinagar highway reopened, rescue operations underway.
- When
- Ongoing, with events unfolding in the present.
- Where
- Jammu and Kashmir, specifically the Jammu division, Kishtwar, and Kathua districts.
- Why
- Inclement weather, heavy rainfall, and resulting landslides and floods.
- Affected Area
- Jammu division, Kishtwar, Kathua
- School Closures
- All government and private schools in Jammu division
- Highway Status
- Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) reopened
- Kishtwar Fatalities
- Over 60 dead, over 80 missing (based on existing summary)
- Kathua Fatalities
- 7 deaths
- Rescue Operations
- Ongoing by NDRF, SDRF, Indian Army, and local authorities
