Flash floods and landslides triggered by heavy rainfall strike the Poonch and Rajouri belt in Jammu and Kashmir, with multiple reports citing deaths and people reported missing. The incidents damage homes and bury residents under debris and mud. Estimates of the death toll vary across reports, ranging from 11 to 14, while “several” or “many” people are described as missing. Rescue operations are underway, involving efforts to reach people trapped beneath debris and manage impacts on local infrastructure.
Authorities report that river water levels rise after the floods, prompting a flood alert across parts of the Jammu division. Disruption extends to road connectivity, including impacts on traffic along the Jammu–Srinagar national highway (NH-44). One report also says the Amarnath Yatra is suspended, reflecting broader travel disruptions linked to weather conditions. Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah is reported to curtail a trip to Delhi to oversee relief efforts, while officials continue coordinating rescue and support for affected families.
