Archive · 24 Jul 2026
Flash floods hit Udhampur, families evacuated
Flash floods hit the Barkuanda area of Udhampur district in Jammu and Kashmir early on Friday.
The floods damaged several houses and prompted the evacuation of three families to a government school.
In another incident, flash floods in Kadwah village damaged some houses and maize crops.
Officials diverted the floodwater to prevent further damage.
The Tawi river was flowing below the alert level, but the Chenab river at Akhnoor crossed the flood alert level.
Heavy rains over the past five days have caused extensive damage in many parts of Jammu and Kashmir.
Flash floods hit the Barkuanda area of Udhampur district, damaging several houses and prompting the evacuation of three families.
In another incident, flash floods in Kadwah village damaged some houses and maize crops.
Officials diverted the floodwater to prevent further damage to residential structures and agricultural land.
The Tawi river at Udhampur was flowing below the alert level, while the Chenab river at Akhnoor crossed the flood alert level.
Heavy rains over the past five days have caused extensive damage in many parts of Jammu and Kashmir.
- Who
- District administration, officials, affected families
- What
- Flash floods and landslides
- When
- Early Friday, July 24
- Where
- Barkuanda area of Udhampur district, Jammu and Kashmir
- Why
- Heavy rains over the past five days
Government Response
Local Residents
Evacuation Measures
Government Response
The district administration evacuated three affected families to the government middle school at Barkuanda as a precautionary measure.
Local Residents
Residents may have concerns about the adequacy and timeliness of the evacuation efforts.
Damage Assessment
Government Response
Officials have launched an assessment of the damage caused by the flash floods and landslides.
Local Residents
Residents may question the thoroughness and transparency of the damage assessment process.
- Location
- Udhampur district, Jammu and Kashmir
- Date
- July 24
- Affected Areas
- Barkuanda, Kadwah village in Basantgarh tehsil
- Evacuated Families
- 3
- Tawi River Level
- 12.655 feet (below alert level of 15 feet)
- Chenab River Level
- Crossed flood alert level at Akhnoor
- Duration of Heavy Rains
- Past five days