Archive · 26 Jun 2025
Flash Floods in Jammu and Kashmir Claim Lives, Prompt Safety Measures
Heavy rain and cloudbursts caused flash floods in parts of Jammu and Kashmir.
Sadly, three people died, including two children, and others were rescued.
The floods happened in areas like Rajouri, Poonch, and Kathua.
Local officials have warned people to stay away from rivers and other waterways because of the dangerous conditions.
Three people died and four were rescued due to flash floods in Jammu and Kashmir.
Two children drowned in Rajouri district after being swept away by floodwaters.
A man drowned in Doda while bathing; his body was recovered.
Two men were rescued from the Ujh river in Kathua after being trapped.
Authorities have banned activities near water bodies and issued safety advisories.
- Who
- Residents, rescue teams, and affected individuals.
- What
- Flash floods due to cloudbursts and heavy rains.
- When
- Thursday, June 26, 2025
- Where
- Rajouri, Poonch, Doda, and Kathua districts in Jammu and Kashmir, India.
- Why
- Cloudbursts and heavy rainfall.
Impact
Mitigation
Extent of Impact
Impact
Loss of life and need for rescue operations.
Mitigation
Efforts to rescue those stranded during the flash floods.
- Location
- Jammu and Kashmir, India
- Event
- Flash Floods
- Fatalities
- Three
- Rescued
- Four
- Affected Districts
- Rajouri, Poonch, Doda, Kathua
- Cause
- Cloudbursts, heavy rain
Sources
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