Archive · 19 Jul 2026
Flash floods halt Amarnath, Vaishno Devi yatras
There was a lot of rain in Jammu and Kashmir, which caused big floods.
The floods made it unsafe for people to go on two big religious trips, the Amarnath Yatra and the Vaishno Devi Yatra, so the government stopped them.
Rescue teams are helping people in the flooded areas.
The main city affected is Rajouri, where homes and cars were damaged.
The government is working to keep everyone safe and help those who lost their homes or belongings.
Heavy rainfall and cloudburst-like conditions triggered flash floods in Jammu and Kashmir.
Authorities suspended the Amarnath and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi yatras as a precaution.
Rescue teams are deployed in Rajouri town, where residential areas and low-lying zones are inundated.
One woman is missing, and search operations are underway to locate her and assist stranded residents.
The government assured all possible assistance to those affected by the floods and suspended yatras.
- Who
- Residents of Rajouri town, pilgrims of Amarnath and Vaishno Devi yatras
- What
- Flash floods and suspension of yatras due to heavy rainfall
- When
- Since Saturday night, July 19, 2026
- Where
- Jammu and Kashmir, particularly Rajouri town
- Why
- Heavy rainfall and cloudburst-like conditions caused flash floods, prompting authorities to suspend yatras for safety reasons
- Location
- Jammu and Kashmir
- Affected Areas
- Rajouri town and nearby localities
- Casualties
- One woman missing
- Yatras Suspended
- Amarnath and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi
- Pilgrims Affected
- Over 3.7 lakh devotees
- Weather Forecast
- Adverse conditions
- Rescue Operations
- Underway in Rajouri