Archive · 20 Jul 2026
7 Killed in Poonch Landslide Amid Heavy Rains
A very sad event happened in a place called Poonch in Jammu and Kashmir.
It rained a lot, and because of the rain, a big piece of land slid down and hit a house made of mud.
Seven people, including four women, were killed.
Rescue teams are trying to help and find people who might be missing.
This is not the only bad thing that happened because of the rain.
In total, 17 people have died, and six are still missing.
The rain started on Saturday evening and has been very strong.
Seven people, including four women, were killed in a landslide in Loran village, Poonch district, Jammu and Kashmir.
The landslide struck a mud house during heavy rains that have been battering the region since Saturday evening.
Rescue operations are underway to find and assist those affected by the disaster.
A total of 17 people have been killed and six are missing in the Poonch district due to the heavy rains.
The incident highlights the vulnerability of mud houses in areas prone to landslides and heavy rainfall.
- Who
- Residents of Loran village, Poonch district, Jammu and Kashmir
- What
- Landslide caused by heavy rains
- When
- Monday
- Where
- Loran village, Poonch district, Jammu and Kashmir
- Why
- Heavy rains led to a landslide that struck a mud house
Disaster Management
Community Resilience
Response to Natural Disasters
Disaster Management
Government and rescue teams are actively responding to the landslide and heavy rains, focusing on immediate relief and recovery efforts.
Community Resilience
Local communities are demonstrating resilience and support, coming together to help those affected by the disaster.
- Location
- Loran village, Poonch district, Jammu and Kashmir
- Date
- Monday
- Casualties
- 7 killed (4 women), 6 missing
- Cause
- Landslide due to heavy rains
- House Type
- Mud house
- Total Deaths in Poonch
- 17
- Rain Duration
- Since Saturday evening