Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Jammu rains: 23 dead, 7 missing; LG assures relief
Heavy rains in Jammu have caused at least 23 deaths and left seven people missing in the districts of Poonch, Rajouri, and Doda.
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has stated that rescue and relief operations are being conducted at the highest level, involving the administration, SDRF, NDRF, and police.
The government is providing immediate assistance to affected families and has assured that all possible help from the central government will be provided.
Most bodies have been recovered, and efforts are ongoing to find those still missing.
Additionally, a rehabilitation plan has been created for individuals affected by drug addiction as part of the 100-day 'Nasha Mukt' J-K campaign.
At least 23 people killed and seven missing in rain-related incidents in Poonch, Rajouri, and Doda districts.
Rescue and relief operations underway at the highest level involving administration, SDRF, NDRF, and police.
Immediate assistance provided to affected families.
Most bodies recovered, efforts ongoing to find missing persons.
Government assures all possible help from the central government.
- Who
- Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, administration, SDRF, NDRF, police
- What
- Rescue and relief operations for rain-related incidents
- When
- Since Sunday, July 21
- Where
- Poonch, Rajouri, Doda districts
- Why
- Heavy rains caused deaths and missing persons
Government Response
Public Expectations
Efficiency of Relief Operations
Government Response
The government claims that rescue and relief operations are underway at the highest level with active participation from administration, SDRF, NDRF, and police.
Public Expectations
The public may expect faster and more comprehensive relief efforts, especially given the scale of the disaster.
- Date
- July 21
- Location
- Poonch, Rajouri, Doda districts
- Casualties
- 23 dead, 7 missing
- Relief Operations
- Underway at the highest level
- Assistance
- Immediate assistance provided to affected families
- Government Support
- Centre assured all possible help
- Rehabilitation Plan
- Created for persons affected by drug menace