Archive · 7 Sep 2025
Flash Floods Devastate Crops in South Kashmir, Farmers Face Losses
Heavy rains caused flash floods in south Kashmir, destroying rice and apple crops.
Farmers were about to harvest their crops when the floods hit, causing significant damage to their livelihoods.
The Jhelum River overflowed, inundating fields in several districts, leading to substantial losses estimated in the hundreds of crores.
Local farmers are devastated, and officials will assess the damage.
The Chief Minister has requested a relief package from the central government to aid the affected farmers.
Flash floods damaged rice and apple crops in south Kashmir.
The districts of Anantnag, Pulwama, Kulgam, Shopian, and Budgam are affected.
Farmers face losses in the hundreds of crores of rupees.
The Jhelum River overflowed due to heavy rainfall.
The Chief Minister has requested a relief package from the Centre.
- Who
- Farmers in south Kashmir
- What
- Loss of paddy and apple crops
- When
- During recent heavy rains in late August
- Where
- South Kashmir (Anantnag, Pulwama, Kulgam, Shopian)
- Why
- Incessant rains and cloudbursts led to flash floods
- Event
- Flash floods damage crops in south Kashmir
- Affected Crops
- Paddy and Apple
- Affected Districts
- Anantnag, Pulwama, Kulgam, Shopian and Budgam
- Estimated Damage
- Hundreds of crores of rupees
- River Overflow
- Jhelum River
- Relief Requested
- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah asked the Centre for a relief package
Sources
'People Deserve A Comprehensive Package': J&K Congress On Flood Relief Measures
Declare J&K devastation a national disaster: PCC chief Karra
MHA Team Assesses Flood Damage in J&K, Coordinates Relief Efforts
Heavy rains trigger landslides in J-K's Kheri village, several houses damaged
