Archive · 19 Jul 2026
Flash Floods Devastate Jammu & Kashmir's Rajouri
Heavy rain in Jammu & Kashmir's Rajouri caused big floods.
Many people had to leave their homes because the water was too high.
Cars and houses were damaged.
The government is helping people and telling them to stay safe.
The rain is expected to continue, so everyone needs to be careful.
The Amarnath Yatra was also stopped because of the bad weather.
Flash floods in Rajouri, Jammu & Kashmir, due to heavy overnight rainfall, forced hundreds of residents to evacuate.
Rivers overflowed, breaching banks and inundating low-lying areas, including the new bus stand and slum settlements.
Dozens of vehicles were swept away or submerged, and houses collapsed due to the flooding.
Rescue and relief teams, along with the local administration, are evacuating affected families and assessing damage.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) warned of more heavy rainfall till July 23, prompting high alert in neighboring Himachal Pradesh and the suspension of the Amarnath Yatra.
- Who
- Residents of Rajouri, rescue teams, local administration, and authorities
- What
- Flash floods caused by heavy rainfall
- When
- Overnight from Saturday to Sunday, July 19, 2026
- Where
- Rajouri district in Jammu & Kashmir
- Why
- Incessant rainfall led to rivers overflowing and flooding low-lying areas
- Location
- Rajouri, Jammu & Kashmir
- Cause
- Heavy overnight rainfall
- Affected Areas
- Low-lying areas, including the new bus stand and slum settlements
- Damage
- Dozens of vehicles swept away, houses collapsed, extensive property damage
- Rescue Efforts
- Rescue and relief teams, police, and local administration involved
- Weather Advisory
- Moderate to heavy rainfall expected till July 23
- Amarnath Yatra
- Temporarily suspended due to inclement weather
- Himachal Pradesh Alert
- High alert issued for heavy rainfall and potential landslides
Sources
Flash Floods Wreak Havoc In J&K's Rajouri As Heavy Rain Batters Region; IMD Warns Of More Downpours Till July 23
Heavy rain triggers flood like situation in J&K's Rajouri as Dharhal River overflows; Amarnath Yatra suspended
Flash Floods Hit Jammu & Kashmir's Rajouri, Hundreds Evacuated As Rivers Overflow
Flash floods hit Rajouri town, hundreds shifted
