Archive · 19 Jul 2026
Heavy Rain Kills 11 in Jammu, Amarnath Yatra Suspended
Heavy rain in the Jammu region of India caused flash floods and landslides, killing at least 11 people and sweeping away more than 150 vehicles.
Many people are still missing, and rescue teams are searching for survivors.
The floods damaged many buildings and vehicles, especially in the districts of Rajouri and Poonch.
In one village, a landslide buried a family, and rescuers found five bodies.
The annual Amarnath pilgrimage was suspended because of the bad weather.
The Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir cut short his trip to return and help with the situation.
People living near rivers were moved to safer places, and a center was set up to help those affected.
Heavy rain and flash floods in Jammu region killed at least 11 people and swept away over 150 vehicles.
Landslides and house collapses caused multiple deaths, including a family of eight buried in Lower Murrah village.
Rescue teams are searching for survivors, and authorities have set up a rehabilitation center in Rajouri.
The annual Amarnath Yatra was suspended from both Pahalgam and Baltal routes due to adverse weather.
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah cut short his visit to New Delhi to monitor the situation in Jammu.
- Who
- Residents of Jammu region, rescue teams, authorities, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah
- What
- Heavy rain and flash floods causing deaths, property damage, and suspension of Amarnath Yatra
- When
- Sunday, July 19, 2026
- Where
- Rajouri and Poonch districts in Jammu region, India
- Why
- Flash floods and landslides due to heavy rainfall
- Location
- Jammu region, India (Rajouri and Poonch districts)
- Casualties
- 11 confirmed deaths, several missing
- Vehicles Swept Away
- More than 150
- Property Damage
- Commercial properties damaged, worth crores of rupees
- Landslide Impact
- Eight family members buried in Lower Murrah village, five bodies recovered
- Pilgrimage Suspension
- Amarnath Yatra suspended from Pahalgam and Baltal routes
- Rescue and Relief
- Rescue teams searching for survivors, rehabilitation center set up in Rajouri
- Political Response
- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah cut short his visit to monitor the situation