Archive · 19 Jul 2026
Flash floods kill 11, leave 7 missing in Rajouri, Poonch
On Sunday, heavy rains caused flash floods and landslides in the Rajouri and Poonch districts.
At least 11 people died, and 7 are missing.
The floods destroyed many houses, vehicles, and roads.
The Army and local authorities are working to rescue people and help those affected.
The government is providing assistance, but some people are worried about how quickly and well the help will come.
The worst damage was in Surankote, where a landslide buried a family, and in Sangla, where a house was washed away.
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah returned from Delhi to oversee the rescue efforts.
At least 11 people died and 7 are missing due to flash floods and landslides in Rajouri and Poonch districts.
The Army and local authorities are conducting rescue operations to evacuate affected families and restore normalcy.
Heavy rainfall caused rivers and nallahs to overflow, leading to widespread destruction of houses, vehicles, and roads.
The worst devastation was reported in Surankote tehsil of Poonch district, where a landslide buried a family of eight.
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah cut short his Delhi visit to return to Jammu and oversee the rescue and relief operations.
- Who
- Residents of Rajouri and Poonch districts, including families and individuals affected by the floods.
- What
- Flash floods and landslides caused by incessant rainfall.
- When
- Sunday.
- Where
- Rajouri and Poonch districts, particularly Haveli and Surankote areas.
- Why
- Heavy rainfall triggered flash floods and landslides, leading to widespread destruction and loss of life.
Government Response
Citizen Concerns
Rescue Operations
Government Response
The government has deployed the Army and intensified rescue operations to evacuate affected families and restore normalcy.
Citizen Concerns
Citizens are concerned about the speed and effectiveness of the rescue operations, especially given the ongoing rain and damaged roads.
Assistance from Central Government
Government Response
Union Home Minister Amit Shah assured all possible assistance from the Central Government.
Citizen Concerns
Citizens hope that the promised assistance will be promptly delivered and adequately address the needs of the affected areas.
- Date
- Sunday
- Areas Affected
- Rajouri and Poonch districts
- Casualties
- 11 killed, 7 missing
- Rescue Operations
- Army deployed, intensified efforts by authorities
- Key Officials Involved
- Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, Union Home Minister Amit Shah
- Major Incidents
- Landslide in Lower Murrah village, house collapse in Noonabandi village, flash floods in Sangla village
- Infrastructure Damage
- Houses, vehicles washed away, roads damaged
- Weather Conditions
- Torrential rains, landslides, rivers and nallahs in spate