Cloudbursts Ravage Anantnag: 2 Dead, Bridges Swept Away, Towns Submerged

Cloudbursts Ravage Anantnag: 2 Dead, Bridges Swept Away, Towns Submerged

Anantnag Cloudburst 2025: 2 Dead, Bridges Washed Away, Floods Submerge Towns By: Javid Amin | 27 Aug 2025 Tragedy Strikes: Uncle & Nephew Electrocuted Heavy rains and cloudbursts battered Anantnag, triggering flash floods and widespread devastation. Amid the chaos, tragedy struck when a high-tension electric line collapsed, killing an uncle and his nephew. The victims were rushed to the Government Medical College, Anantnag, but were declared dead on arrival. Locals described the deaths as a grim reminder of poor safety infrastructure in the region, where fragile electric grids often collapse…

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Over 5,000 People Evacuated as Floods Ravage Jammu Region – Rescue, Relief & Restoration Efforts Underway

Over 5,000 People Evacuated as Floods Ravage Jammu Region – Rescue, Relief & Restoration Efforts Underway

Jammu Floods 2025: 5,000 Evacuated, Record Rainfall, Rescue & Relief Operations Continue By: Javid Amin | 27 Aug 2025 Record-Breaking Rainfall Turns Jammu Into a Disaster Zone The Jammu region has been battered by unprecedented rainfall, causing devastating flash floods across multiple districts. According to officials, Jammu recorded 380 mm of rainfall in just 24 hours, the highest single-day rainfall since records began in 1910. This record-breaking deluge triggered floods that inundated low-lying areas, riverside settlements, and parts of urban Jammu, forcing thousands of people to abandon their homes. Experts…

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Chositi Cloudburst Tragedy: Flash Floods, Casualties, and Rescue Efforts Along Machail Mata Yatra Route

Chositi Cloudburst Tragedy: Flash Floods, Casualties, and Rescue Efforts Along Machail Mata Yatra Route

Pilgrimage Route Turns Perilous By: Javid Amin | Jammu | August 14, 2025 On what should have been a day of devotion and community service, the Machail Mata Yatra route in Chositi, Paddar, turned into a scene of devastation. A massive cloudburst on August 14, 2025, triggered sudden flash floods, sweeping away structures, damaging homes, and leaving multiple families in mourning. The disaster struck during peak pilgrimage activity, when langars (community kitchens) were serving thousands of devotees. The sudden torrent washed away one such langar shed and nearby houses, taking…

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Tragedy in Himachal Pradesh: Landslide Strikes Manikaran Gurudwara Area

Tragedy in Himachal Pradesh: Landslide Strikes Manikaran Gurudwara Area

Himachal Pradesh Landslide: 6 Dead, 5 Injured in Kullu Kullu, March 30, 2025 – A tragic landslide near the Manikaran Gurudwara in Kullu district, Himachal Pradesh, has claimed six lives and left five others injured. The incident occurred on Sunday evening, following a massive storm that uprooted trees and caused debris to collapse onto the roadside, trapping several people. Details of the Incident The landslide struck at approximately 5 PM near the parking area of the Gurudwara Sahib in Manikaran, a popular religious and tourist destination. Among the deceased were…

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Tragedy in Reasi: 4 Dead, 8 Injured as Vehicle Plunges Into Gorge

Tragedy in Reasi: 4 Dead, 8 Injured as Vehicle Plunges Into Gorge

4 killed, 8 injured as vehicle falls into gorge in Reasi Four persons were killed and eight others injured on Tuesday when a vehicle they were travelling in skidded off the road and rolled down into a deep gorge in Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district, officials said. The accident took place near Gangode area in the district when the driver reportedly lost control over the tempo traveller, causing it to roll into the deep gorge. Immediately after the mishap, local police and SDRF personnel rushed to the spot to carry out…

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Heavy Snowfall and Flashfloods Cause Tragic Incidents and Road Closures in J&K

Heavy Snowfall and Flashfloods Cause Tragic Incidents and Road Closures in J&K

3 Dead, 12 Rescued as Snow, Flashfloods Disrupt Life in J&K Srinagar 01 March 2025: Heavy snowfall in the higher reaches of Jammu and Kashmir has disrupted surface connectivity across many areas, with flashfloods and landslides exacerbating the situation. The severe weather conditions have led to tragic incidents, road closures, and multiple rescue operations. Tragic Incidents: Udhampur District: Incident: Two people were killed when a boulder from a hillock struck their two-wheeler near Moungari in Udhampur district. The victims included a 50-year-old woman and her 25-year-old son. Reasi District: Incident:…

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Devastating Fire Hits Sonmarg Market in Ganderbal: Rescue Operations Underway

Massive fire breaks out at Sonmarg market in Ganderbal A massive fire broke out in the market of the famous resort town of Sonmarg in Ganderbal district of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday, officials said. The fire, which started from a restaurant quickly spread to the adjacent shops in the Sonmarg market, they said. Fire tenders are on the spot, working to bring the fire under control, officials added. Meanwhile, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said he was in constant touch with the local administration to ensure all possible assistance. “Deeply saddened by…

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