Archive · 19 Jul 2026
Flash floods kill ten in J&K’s Poonch
In the Poonch and Rajouri districts of Jammu and Kashmir, flash floods have caused a lot of damage.
At least ten people have died, and many are still missing.
The floods happened because of very heavy rain.
The government is working hard to help the people affected by the floods.
The Chief Minister is personally monitoring the situation to make sure everyone gets the help they need.
The rain is expected to continue, so the government is warning people to be careful.
The floods have also damaged many things like electric poles and roads, and some people have lost their homes.
Flash floods in Poonch and Rajouri districts of Jammu and Kashmir have killed at least ten people.
Eight bodies have been recovered, and several others are still missing.
The floods have damaged infrastructure, including uprooted electric poles and disrupted mobile network services.
The Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah, is personally monitoring the situation and has directed swift rescue and relief operations.
Heavy rainfall is expected to continue, with rivers and streams overflowing and low-lying areas submerged.
- Who
- Residents of Poonch and Rajouri districts, Jammu and Kashmir
- What
- Flash floods causing deaths and destruction
- When
- July 2023
- Where
- Poonch and Rajouri districts, Jammu and Kashmir
- Why
- Heavy rainfall leading to flash floods and landslides
Government Response
Local Residents
Response Time
Government Response
The government has swiftly engaged in rescue and relief operations, with the Chief Minister personally monitoring the situation.
Local Residents
Residents feel the response could have been faster, especially given the weather warnings.
Adequacy of Relief
Government Response
The government assures that all possible assistance is being provided to the affected families.
Local Residents
Some residents believe more could be done to support those who have lost their homes and loved ones.
- Location
- Poonch and Rajouri districts, Jammu and Kashmir
- Date
- July 2023
- Casualties
- 10 confirmed deaths, several missing
- Identified Victims
- Noor Safia, Sajad Ahmed, Haqnawaz Ahmed, Shahnawaz Ahmed, Khalda Kouser, Sofian, Bano Bi, Mohd Akram
- Affected Areas
- Lower Murrah area of Bufliaz, Surankote tehsil, Poonch district
- Infrastructure Damage
- Uprooted electric poles, disrupted mobile network services, flooded rivers and streams
- Government Response
- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah monitoring situation, SDRF, police, and local administration engaged in rescue operations
- Weather Advisory
- Moderate to heavy rainfall expected till July 23