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Kashmir Faces Heavy Rain, Flash Floods, No Casualties
On Friday, July 31, 2026, Kashmir got a lot of rain that caused sudden floods in some towns.
The floods made water rush into a school and damage its mats, so classes were cancelled for the day.
The rain also made roads slippery, especially in the Saderkoot Bala area.
Luckily, no one was hurt.
The weather office said more light rain might come in the next day, so people are staying alert.
Heavy rain fell across Kashmir on Friday, July 31, 2026.
Flash floods hit Baramulla and Bandipora districts, affecting roads and a school.
No deaths or major property damage were reported.
The government school in Ganie Mohalla, Malpora, had its classroom mats damaged and classes suspended.
The Indian Meteorological Department forecast light to moderate rain for the next 24 hours.
- Who
- Kashmir officials and the Indian Meteorological Department
- What
- Heavy rain triggered flash floods, damaging a school and roads but causing no loss of life
- Where
- Kashmir, India – specifically Baramulla, Bandipora, Budgam, and Srinagar districts
- When
- Friday, July 31, 2026
- Why
- Intense rainfall from the monsoon season
Key facts
- Event
- Heavy rain and flash floods
- Date
- July 31, 2026
- Affected areas
- Baramulla, Bandipora, Budgam, Srinagar
- Fatalities
- None reported
- Damage
- School mats, roads
- Forecast
- Light to moderate rainfall for next 24 hours
Sources
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