Archive · 20 Jul 2026
J&K Floods: Schools Closed, Amarnath Yatra Halted
There has been a lot of rain in Jammu and Kashmir, which has caused big floods and landslides.
The government has told people to be careful and stay away from dangerous areas.
Schools are closed, and a big pilgrimage called the Amarnath Yatra has been stopped.
A famous clock tower in Srinagar called Ghanta Ghar has also been affected by the floods.
The weather people say there will be more rain in the next few days, so everyone needs to be extra careful.
Torrential rain and cloudbursts have caused severe floods and landslides in Jammu and Kashmir.
The J&K government has issued advisories urging residents to avoid dangerous areas due to the risk of flash floods and landslides.
Schools have been closed, and the Amarnath Yatra pilgrimage has been halted as a precaution.
The Ghanta Ghar in Srinagar has been impacted by the floods, with images circulating on social media.
The Indian Meteorological Department has forecasted more rain over the next two days, keeping key departments on alert.
- Who
- Residents and authorities in Jammu and Kashmir
- What
- Floods and landslides due to heavy rain
- When
- July 19-23, 2026
- Where
- Jammu and Kashmir, India
- Why
- Torrential rain and cloudbursts causing flash floods and landslides
- Location
- Jammu and Kashmir, India
- Cause
- Torrential rain, landslides, flash floods
- Affected Areas
- Srinagar, Poonch, Anantnag, Pahalgam
- Government Response
- Key departments on alert, advisories issued
- Weather Forecast
- More rain expected over the next two days
- Impacted Landmark
- Ghanta Ghar in Srinagar
- Advisory Period
- July 20-23, 2026