Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Search for Missing Continues in Flood-Hit Poonch
There was a very bad flood in Poonch and Rajouri districts in Jammu and Kashmir.
Many people are missing, and some have died.
The police and other rescue teams are working hard to find the missing people.
The government is also helping by fixing roads and giving support to the families who lost their loved ones.
The officials visited the affected areas to see how they can help more.
At least 16 people killed and 9 missing after flash floods in Poonch and Rajouri districts.
Search and rescue operations are being conducted by police and NDRF teams.
Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has restored road connectivity in affected areas.
Government officials visited the flood-affected areas to assess the situation and review restoration works.
Families of the victims were assured of all possible assistance from the administration.
- Who
- Rescue teams including police and NDRF, local communities, government officials
- What
- Search and rescue operations for missing persons after flash floods
- When
- July 22
- Where
- Poonch and Rajouri districts, Jammu and Kashmir
- Why
- To locate missing persons and restore essential services after devastating flash floods
Government Response
Local Community Concerns
Efficiency of Rescue Operations
Government Response
The government and agencies are conducting extensive search and rescue operations with coordination and round-the-clock efforts.
Local Community Concerns
Local communities express concerns about the speed and effectiveness of the rescue operations, especially given the difficult terrain and adverse weather conditions.
- Date
- July 22
- Location
- Poonch and Rajouri districts, Jammu and Kashmir
- Casualties
- At least 16 people killed, 9 missing
- Agencies Involved
- Police, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), Border Roads Organisation (BRO)
- Infrastructure Damage
- Widespread damage to roads and houses
- Key Officials Visited
- Jammu Divisional Commissioner Ramesh Kumar, Inspector General of Police Bhim Sen Tuti