Archive · 19 Jul 2026
Heavy Rain Causes Havoc in J&K
There was a lot of rain in the Rajouri and Poonch areas of Jammu and Kashmir.
This rain caused big floods and landslides.
Sadly, at least 10 people died, and some are still missing.
Many houses and vehicles were damaged.
The chief minister and other leaders are helping with rescue and relief efforts.
People are being moved to safer places, and some travel and religious trips have been stopped because of the danger.
The rain was very heavy, with some places getting over 100 mm in just one day.
Everyone is working together to keep people safe.
At least 10 people killed and several missing due to heavy rain, flash floods, and landslides in Rajouri and Poonch districts of Jammu and Kashmir.
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah cut short his trip to Delhi and returned to Jammu to oversee relief and rescue operations.
Rescue teams including SDRF, police, Army, and local volunteers are actively working to save lives and provide aid.
Heavy rainfall led to the suspension of the Amarnath Yatra, Shiv Khori Yatra, and Mata Vaishno Devi Yatra due to safety concerns.
Authorities have issued alerts and advisories, urging residents to stay away from rivers and streams due to rising water levels.
- Who
- Residents of Rajouri and Poonch districts, Jammu and Kashmir
- What
- Heavy rain, flash floods, and landslides causing deaths, missing persons, and property damage
- When
- Sunday morning
- Where
- Rajouri and Poonch districts, Jammu and Kashmir
- Why
- Heavy rainfall leading to flash floods and landslides
- Location
- Rajouri and Poonch districts, Jammu and Kashmir
- Casualties
- At least 10 people killed, several missing
- Rescue Teams
- SDRF, police, Army, local volunteers
- Rainfall
- Reasi: 106.5 mm, Rajouri: 103 mm, Udhampur: 101.6 mm, Katra: 85 mm, Poonch: 77 mm, Batote: 57.2 mm, Ramban: 9 mm
- Affected Areas
- Noonabandi village, Marhote, Lower Murrah, Bella Colony, Rajouri town
- Suspended Activities
- Amarnath Yatra, Shiv Khori Yatra, Mata Vaishno Devi Yatra
- Authorities Involved
- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, Lt Governor Manoj Sinha