Archive · 20 Jul 2026
16 Dead in Flash Floods, Landslides in J&K, Uttarakhand, Nagaland
Heavy rain caused big floods and landslides in three states in India.
Sixteen people died, and many roads were blocked.
In Jammu and Kashmir, eleven people died, and some are still missing.
The rain is expected to continue for a week.
Because of the bad weather, a big pilgrimage called the Amarnath Yatra was stopped.
Uttarakhand had two deaths from lightning, and many roads were blocked.
In Nagaland, three people died, and homes were washed away.
The weather department says more rain is coming in the next few days.
16 people died in Jammu and Kashmir, Uttarakhand, and Nagaland due to heavy rainfall.
Jammu and Kashmir was the worst hit with 11 deaths, mostly in Surankote tehsil.
Uttarakhand reported 2 deaths from lightning and 84 blocked roads, including 2 national highways.
Nagaland's Mon district saw 3 deaths and extensive damage from flash floods.
The Amarnath Yatra was suspended due to the weather, and an orange alert was issued for several districts.
- Who
- Residents and travelers in Jammu and Kashmir, Uttarakhand, and Nagaland
- What
- Flash floods and landslides due to heavy rainfall
- When
- July 19-25, with incidents on July 19
- Where
- Jammu and Kashmir, Uttarakhand, and Nagaland
- Why
- Heavy rainfall and cloudbursts triggered flash floods and landslides
- Total Deaths
- 16
- Affected States
- Jammu and Kashmir, Uttarakhand, Nagaland
- Rainfall Duration
- July 19-25
- Alerts Issued
- Orange and Yellow
- Affected Roads
- 84 (including 2 national highways)
- Suspended Yatra
- Amarnath Yatra
- Expected Rainfall
- Moderate to widespread
- Missing Persons
- Some (exact number not specified)