Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Deputy CM, MP escape landslides in J&K floods
In Jammu and Kashmir, the Deputy Chief Minister and an MP had close calls with landslides while checking on flood relief efforts.
Heavy rain and floods have been causing problems for four days, leading to 25 deaths and a lot of damage.
The officials visited affected areas to see how the rescue operations are going.
Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary and MP Mian Altaf had narrow escapes from landslides in J&K.
They were reviewing relief and rescue operations in Rajouri and Poonch districts.
Heavy rain, flash floods, and landslides have caused 25 deaths and extensive damage.
The disaster has been ongoing for four consecutive days.
Choudhary visited Bela colony, one of the worst-hit areas, to assess the damage and relief efforts.
- Who
- Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary and MP Mian Altaf
- What
- Narrow escapes from landslides during a review of relief and rescue operations
- When
- Wednesday
- Where
- Rajouri and Poonch districts in Jammu and Kashmir
- Why
- Heavy rain, flash floods, and landslides disrupted normal life and caused extensive damage.
Government Response
Public Criticism
Effectiveness of Relief Operations
Government Response
The government is actively reviewing and managing relief and rescue operations effectively.
Public Criticism
Some residents feel the response has been slow and inadequate.
- Date
- Wednesday
- Locations
- Rajouri and Poonch districts
- Casualties
- 25 lives lost
- Duration of Disaster
- Fourth consecutive day
- Affected Areas
- Pir Panjal region