Archive · 27 Jul 2026
Army dog squad aids search for missing in J-K floods
Heavy rains in Jammu and Kashmir caused flash floods and landslides on July 19, leading to the deaths of 22 people and leaving eight others missing.
Rescue teams, including police, NDRF, SDRF, civil administration, and an Army dog squad, are searching for the missing persons in the affected areas of Poonch and Rajouri districts.
The worst-hit area is Surankote, where six people from two families are missing.
The search efforts are challenging due to the difficult terrain and recent heavy rain.
Heavy machinery is also being used to clear debris and restore access to affected areas.
The rescue and relief operations will continue until all the missing persons are accounted for.
Heavy rains triggered flash floods and landslides in Poonch and Rajouri districts on July 19, killing 22 people and leaving eight missing.
Rescue teams, including police, NDRF, SDRF, civil administration, and an Army dog squad, are searching for the missing persons.
The worst-hit area is Surankote, where six people from two families are missing.
Search efforts are challenging due to difficult terrain and recent heavy rain.
Heavy machinery is being used to clear debris and restore access to affected areas.
- Who
- Rescue teams including police, NDRF, SDRF, civil administration, and Army dog squad
- What
- Search for eight missing persons after flash floods and landslides
- When
- Since July 19, with intensified efforts on July 27
- Where
- Poonch and Rajouri districts in Jammu and Kashmir
- Why
- Heavy rains triggered flash floods and landslides, causing widespread damage and loss of life
Rescue Efforts
Challenges Faced
Deployment of Resources
Rescue Efforts
Army deployed a specially trained dog squad to aid in the search for missing persons.
Challenges Faced
Rescue teams face challenging terrain and recent heavy rain.
Search Efforts
Rescue Efforts
Multi-agency teams are combing affected areas to trace missing persons.
Challenges Faced
Heavy machinery is clearing debris and restoring access to affected areas.
- Date of Incident
- July 19
- Number of Missing Persons
- Eight
- Number of Deaths
- 22
- Affected Areas
- Poonch and Rajouri districts
- Rescue Teams Involved
- Police, NDRF, SDRF, Civil Administration
- Missing Employee
- Abdul Ghani
- Department of Missing Employee
- Jal Shakti Department
- Worst-hit Area
- Surankote
