Rajouri Hit by Flash Floods, Evacuating Families as Rivers Overflow
On July 19, 2026, Rajouri town was hit by flash floods following overnight rainfall, inundating low-lying areas and sweeping away dozens of vehicles. Iftkhar Ahmad, a local Congress MLA, returned from a protest to assess the damage caused by overflowing rivers like Darhali and Khandli. Rescue teams evacuated families; police patrolled vulnerable areas urging residents to evacuate. The district administration issued an advisory for vigilance due to forecasted heavy rainfall until July 23.
19 JUL 2026
— Indian Express
Heavy rain and flash floods in Rajouri and Poonch, Jammu and Kashmir, resulted in four fatalities, including a house collapse, and the displacement of hundreds.
— The Hindu
Flash floods in Jammu and Kashmir, triggered by torrential rains, resulted in at least 10 feared deaths and the suspension of pilgrimages.
— Indian Express
Heavy rains and flash floods in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch and Rajouri districts resulted in at least 18 deaths, including several children.
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