India's monsoon crisis has intensified after two cloudbursts struck Jammu and Kashmir within hours, triggering flash floods and damaging homes, shops, schools, and commercial establishments.

The first cloudburst hit the Chhatru area of Kishtwar district, while another struck Pahalipora village in Doda district, sending torrents of water and mud through residential areas. Emergency teams, including the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), police, and district authorities, launched rescue operations and safely evacuated residents. Authorities have reported no casualties so far, while damage assessments continue.

The latest incidents come as devastating floods continue across several Indian states. Assam remains the worst-affected state, with at least 82 flood-related deaths, while Odisha, Gujarat, Uttarakhand, Chhattisgarh, and Himachal Pradesh are also grappling with heavy rainfall and widespread flooding.

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Punjab is grappling with one of the worst floods in decades, leaving over 1,400 villages submerged and claiming at least 30 lives. The widespread devastation has displaced thousands, destroyed crops, and overwhelmed local authorities. Rescue operations are underway as the state calls for urgent aid and long-term solutions to tackle the growing climate crisis.

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Srinagar: The regions of Jammu, Kashmir, and Ladakh experienced one of the harshest August month on record due to extreme weather events. A series of devastating cloudbursts and landslides across Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh claimed over 122 lives. Now, a risk assessment report has sounded the alarm on the growing threat of Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs) in Jammu and Kashmir, highlighting the region’s increasing vulnerability to climate-related disasters.&nbsp;The report underscores that accelerating glacier retreat, driven by rising global temperatures, has significantly increased both the number and size of glacial lakes across the Union Territory. The government’s monitoring committee has identified 197 glacial lakes in Jammu and Kashmir and the Upper Indus region as high-risk, significantly elevating the threat of floods and landslides.&nbsp;“GLOF’s are the lakes that used to be occupied by the glaciers, and because of climate change, those glaciers have vanished, and what’s left behind is water. And those depressions are filled with water, and the dam in front of those lakes is known as Moraine, Glacier Moraine. It’s not very solidified rock, but loosely set sediments are there, and in case of extreme rainfall, the level of the lake will increase, and the water may breach it. Another factor is that it used to be permafrost, which means it used to be frozen. So now what happens is the permafrost has degraded. It leads to the collapse or localised landslides and if those landslides happen in the lake area, that landslide will enter the lake and breach the dam, and water will start flowing downstream,” said Prof Ghulam Jeelani, HoD, Earth Sciences, University of Kashmir.&nbsp;&nbsp;Kishtwar district is identified as the most vulnerable, hosting the highest concentration of glacial lakes in Jammu and Kashmir. In Kishtwar, four lakes—Mundiksar, Hangu, Patla Pani, and one unnamed lake—are classified as unsafe. Other districts, such as Rajouri, Ganderbal, and Anantnag, also have multiple high-risk glacial lakes.&nbsp;According to authorities, the Chasoti cloudburst in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district and the Uttarkashi cloudburst in Uttarakhand were primarily triggered by intense localised rainfall along with Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs). The ongoing investigations suggest potential GLOF contributions due to the regions’ high-risk glacial lakes, exacerbated by rapid glacier retreat.&nbsp;The Jammu and Kashmir government has adopted a technologically advanced approach to tackle GLOF risks in the Union territory. The GLOF Management Plan for 2024-25 outlines several mitigation strategies.&nbsp;1. Continuous Monitoring: High-risk lakes will be monitored using satellite imagery and ground expeditions.2. Early Warning Systems: Deployment of systems to alert downstream communities of potential floods.3. Engineering Interventions: Reinforcement of unstable moraine dams and construction of drainage channels to manage excess water.4. Risk Mapping: Comprehensive mapping to identify vulnerable areas susceptible to flooding.5. Community Preparedness Programmes: Training locals in emergency response to enhance community resilience.&nbsp;“At the country level what we can do is, whether we construct roads, or allow expansion of the town, expansion of pilgrimage sites, hotels, and dhabas, all of this needs to be done in consultation with experts. They know which part belongs to what, they can tell you beforehand how to prevent a disaster. The government should always take expert opinion on it,” said Prof Jeelani.&nbsp;Collaboration among local authorities, disaster response agencies, and community members is essential for the plan’s successful execution across the region and its safety.

The state government’s monitoring committee has identified 197 glacial lakes in Jammu and Kashmir and the Upper Indus region as high-risk, significantly elevating the threat of floods and landslides.

Srinagar: The regions of Jammu, Kashmir, and Ladakh experienced one of the harshest August month on record due to extreme weather events. A series of devastating cloudbursts and landslides across Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh claimed over 122 lives. Now, a risk assessment report has sounded the alarm on the growing threat of Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs) in Jammu and Kashmir, highlighting the region’s increasing vulnerability to climate-related disasters. The report underscores that accelerating glacier retreat, driven by rising global temperatures, has significantly increased both the number and size of glacial lakes across the Union Territory. The government’s monitoring committee has identified 197 glacial lakes in Jammu and Kashmir and the Upper Indus region as high-risk, significantly elevating the threat of floods and landslides. “GLOF’s are the lakes that used to be occupied by the glaciers, and because of climate change, those glaciers have vanished, and what’s left behind is water. And those depressions are filled with water, and the dam in front of those lakes is known as Moraine, Glacier Moraine. It’s not very solidified rock, but loosely set sediments are there, and in case of extreme rainfall, the level of the lake will increase, and the water may breach it. Another factor is that it used to be permafrost, which means it used to be frozen. So now what happens is the permafrost has degraded. It leads to the collapse or localised landslides and if those landslides happen in the lake area, that landslide will enter the lake and breach the dam, and water will start flowing downstream,” said Prof Ghulam Jeelani, HoD, Earth Sciences, University of Kashmir. Kishtwar district is identified as the most vulnerable, hosting the highest concentration of glacial lakes in Jammu and Kashmir. In Kishtwar, four lakes—Mundiksar, Hangu, Patla Pani, and one unnamed lake—are classified as unsafe. Other districts, such as Rajouri, Ganderbal, and Anantnag, also have multiple high-risk glacial lakes. According to authorities, the Chasoti cloudburst in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district and the Uttarkashi cloudburst in Uttarakhand were primarily triggered by intense localised rainfall along with Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs). The ongoing investigations suggest potential GLOF contributions due to the regions’ high-risk glacial lakes, exacerbated by rapid glacier retreat. The Jammu and Kashmir government has adopted a technologically advanced approach to tackle GLOF risks in the Union territory. The GLOF Management Plan for 2024-25 outlines several mitigation strategies. 1. Continuous Monitoring: High-risk lakes will be monitored using satellite imagery and ground expeditions. 2. Early Warning Systems: Deployment of systems to alert downstream communities of potential floods. 3. Engineering Interventions: Reinforcement of unstable moraine dams and construction of drainage channels to manage excess water. 4. Risk Mapping: Comprehensive mapping to identify vulnerable areas susceptible to flooding. 5. Community Preparedness Programmes: Training locals in emergency response to enhance community resilience. “At the country level what we can do is, whether we construct roads, or allow expansion of the town, expansion of pilgrimage sites, hotels, and dhabas, all of this needs to be done in consultation with experts. They know which part belongs to what, they can tell you beforehand how to prevent a disaster. The government should always take expert opinion on it,” said Prof Jeelani. Collaboration among local authorities, disaster response agencies, and community members is essential for the plan’s successful execution across the region and its safety.

The state government’s monitoring committee has identified 197 glacial lakes in Jammu and Kashmir and the Upper Indus region as high-risk, significantly elevating the threat of floods and landslides.

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Dehradun, Aug 29 (PTI) Six people were killed and 11 went missing as heavy rains and a series of cloudbursts wreaked havoc in various districts of Uttarakhand early Friday, triggering landslides that damaged houses and left people buried under mounds of rubble, officials said. Chamoli, Rudraprayag, Tehri, and Bageshwar districts bore the brunt of the natural calamity, which came close on the heels of the Tharali disaster on August 23. Uttarakhand has been hit hard by natural calamities this monsoon season. &nbsp;Before the tragedy in Tharali, Chamoli, Uttarakhand had already witnessed devastation on August 5 when a flash flood in the Kheer Ganga River swept through Uttarkashi district, razing nearly half of Dharali -- a key stopover on the Gangotri route dotted with hotels and homestays. The neighbouring Harsil area, where an Army camp bore the brunt of the flood, was also hit, leaving residents with barely any time to flee to safety. &nbsp;The Uttarakhand State Disaster Management Authority (USDMA) here said excess overnight rainfall damaged nearly half a dozen houses in Pausari gram panchayat in Kapkot area of Bageshwar district, killing two people and leaving three missing and one injured. Two bodies have been recovered, one person has been rescued in an injured condition in Begeshwar, while three others are still missing, the USDMA said. The deceased were identified as Basanti Devi and Bachuli Devi. The injured was Basanti Devi's son, Pawan, while her husband, Ramesh Chandra Joshi, is among the three missing. The other two missing are Girish and Puran Joshi, all residents of Pausari. &nbsp;A house and a cowshed were buried under the landslide debris in Mopata village of Chamoli district, killing a couple and leaving another injured, Chief Development Officer Abhishek Tripathi said. The deceased couple was identified as 62-year-old Tara Singh and his 60-year-old wife Kamla Devi, the USDMA said. Twenty-five livestock are also reported to be missing in Chamoli district, it said. Incessant rain and landslides in the Basukedaar area of Rudraprayag district have caused heavy damage in more than half a dozen villages, the officials said. &nbsp;Disaster Management Secretary Vinod Kumar Suman said a woman identified as Sarita Devi died in a house collapse at Jakholi in Rudraprayag district. He said three cloudbursts occurred in the district. Eight people went missing in the Chenagad area of Rudraprayag. Four of them were identified as Sate Singh Negi, Kuldip Singh Negi, Neeraj, and Raj, the USDMA said. &nbsp; &nbsp;The body of a 10-year-old boy was found in the Bindal River in Dehradun on Friday. He had fallen into the river late Thursday. &nbsp; &nbsp;A house was damaged in Syur village of the same area, and a car parked on the road was swept away by the debris. The ravines on both sides of Badeth, Bagaddhar and Taljaman villages are flooded. &nbsp;SDRF Inspector General Arun Mohan Joshi stated that 70 people stranded in the Taljaman and Kund villages of Rudraprayag district have been relocated to safer areas. Videos on social media showed rescuers helping people precariously cross through raging streams using ropes. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami spoke to the district magistrates concerned through video conferencing and asked them to ensure that relief and rescue operations are carried out rapidly in the affected areas. &nbsp;NDRF, SDRF, DDRF and revenue police teams have rushed to the disaster-hit districts but are facing difficulties in reaching the affected areas due to broken roads, the officials said. Incessant rains and cloudbursts also caused heavy losses in the Budha Kedar area of Tehri district, where sheds built for livestock and temples were buried under the debris. Locals said that a toilet and the courtyard of a house in Genwali village of Budha Kedar area of Ghansali were hit by the landslides. &nbsp;The security wall built by the irrigation department after the disaster last year also got washed away due to debris and heavy rains. Due to continuous rains, the Balganga, Dharmganga and Bhilangana rivers are in spate, triggering panic among the locals. &nbsp; &nbsp;Potato fields were also buried under the rubble, former village head of Genwali Kirti Singh Rana said. However, there is no report of any loss of life. The Badrinath National Highway was blocked due to debris at many places in Chamoli-Nandprayag, Kameda, Bhanerpani, Pagalnala, Jilasoo, Gulabkoti and Chatwapipal. &nbsp;&nbsp;In the Rudraprayag district too, the Badrinath national highway is closed at Sirobgadh, while the Kedarnath highway has been blocked at four different places between Banswara (Syalsaur) and Kund to Chopta. &nbsp;Pilgrims have been requested to set out on the journey only after taking information about the road and to follow the updates issued from time to time by the police and administration. The Met department has issued a red alert of heavy to very heavy rains for Bageshwar, Chamoli, Dehradun and Rudraprayag districts of Uttarakhand over the next 24 hours. &nbsp; &nbsp;An orange alert of heavy to very heavy rains has also been issued for Champawat, Haridwar, Pithoragarh, Udham Singh Nagar and Uttarkashi districts during the period.&nbsp;

Before the tragedy in Tharali, Chamoli, Uttarakhand had already witnessed devastation on August 5 when a flash flood in the Kheer Ganga River swept through Uttarkashi district, razing nearly half of Dharali -- a key stopover on the Gangotri route dotted with hotels and homestays.

Dehradun, Aug 29 (PTI) Six people were killed and 11 went missing as heavy rains and a series of cloudbursts wreaked havoc in various districts of Uttarakhand early Friday, triggering landslides that damaged houses and left people buried under mounds of rubble, officials said. Chamoli, Rudraprayag, Tehri, and Bageshwar districts bore the brunt of the natural calamity, which came close on the heels of the Tharali disaster on August 23. Uttarakhand has been hit hard by natural calamities this monsoon season. Before the tragedy in Tharali, Chamoli, Uttarakhand had already witnessed devastation on August 5 when a flash flood in the Kheer Ganga River swept through Uttarkashi district, razing nearly half of Dharali -- a key stopover on the Gangotri route dotted with hotels and homestays. The neighbouring Harsil area, where an Army camp bore the brunt of the flood, was also hit, leaving residents with barely any time to flee to safety. The Uttarakhand State Disaster Management Authority (USDMA) here said excess overnight rainfall damaged nearly half a dozen houses in Pausari gram panchayat in Kapkot area of Bageshwar district, killing two people and leaving three missing and one injured. Two bodies have been recovered, one person has been rescued in an injured condition in Begeshwar, while three others are still missing, the USDMA said. The deceased were identified as Basanti Devi and Bachuli Devi. The injured was Basanti Devi's son, Pawan, while her husband, Ramesh Chandra Joshi, is among the three missing. The other two missing are Girish and Puran Joshi, all residents of Pausari. A house and a cowshed were buried under the landslide debris in Mopata village of Chamoli district, killing a couple and leaving another injured, Chief Development Officer Abhishek Tripathi said. The deceased couple was identified as 62-year-old Tara Singh and his 60-year-old wife Kamla Devi, the USDMA said. Twenty-five livestock are also reported to be missing in Chamoli district, it said. Incessant rain and landslides in the Basukedaar area of Rudraprayag district have caused heavy damage in more than half a dozen villages, the officials said. Disaster Management Secretary Vinod Kumar Suman said a woman identified as Sarita Devi died in a house collapse at Jakholi in Rudraprayag district. He said three cloudbursts occurred in the district. Eight people went missing in the Chenagad area of Rudraprayag. Four of them were identified as Sate Singh Negi, Kuldip Singh Negi, Neeraj, and Raj, the USDMA said. The body of a 10-year-old boy was found in the Bindal River in Dehradun on Friday. He had fallen into the river late Thursday. A house was damaged in Syur village of the same area, and a car parked on the road was swept away by the debris. The ravines on both sides of Badeth, Bagaddhar and Taljaman villages are flooded. SDRF Inspector General Arun Mohan Joshi stated that 70 people stranded in the Taljaman and Kund villages of Rudraprayag district have been relocated to safer areas. Videos on social media showed rescuers helping people precariously cross through raging streams using ropes. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami spoke to the district magistrates concerned through video conferencing and asked them to ensure that relief and rescue operations are carried out rapidly in the affected areas. NDRF, SDRF, DDRF and revenue police teams have rushed to the disaster-hit districts but are facing difficulties in reaching the affected areas due to broken roads, the officials said. Incessant rains and cloudbursts also caused heavy losses in the Budha Kedar area of Tehri district, where sheds built for livestock and temples were buried under the debris. Locals said that a toilet and the courtyard of a house in Genwali village of Budha Kedar area of Ghansali were hit by the landslides. The security wall built by the irrigation department after the disaster last year also got washed away due to debris and heavy rains. Due to continuous rains, the Balganga, Dharmganga and Bhilangana rivers are in spate, triggering panic among the locals. Potato fields were also buried under the rubble, former village head of Genwali Kirti Singh Rana said. However, there is no report of any loss of life. The Badrinath National Highway was blocked due to debris at many places in Chamoli-Nandprayag, Kameda, Bhanerpani, Pagalnala, Jilasoo, Gulabkoti and Chatwapipal. In the Rudraprayag district too, the Badrinath national highway is closed at Sirobgadh, while the Kedarnath highway has been blocked at four different places between Banswara (Syalsaur) and Kund to Chopta. Pilgrims have been requested to set out on the journey only after taking information about the road and to follow the updates issued from time to time by the police and administration. The Met department has issued a red alert of heavy to very heavy rains for Bageshwar, Chamoli, Dehradun and Rudraprayag districts of Uttarakhand over the next 24 hours. An orange alert of heavy to very heavy rains has also been issued for Champawat, Haridwar, Pithoragarh, Udham Singh Nagar and Uttarkashi districts during the period.

Before the tragedy in Tharali, Chamoli, Uttarakhand had already witnessed devastation on August 5 when a flash flood in the Kheer Ganga River swept through Uttarkashi district, razing nearly half of Dharali -- a key stopover on the Gangotri route dotted with hotels and homestays.

Uttarakhand: Cloudbursts and landslides kills 6, 11 still missing

Uttarakhand Cloudbursts : Heavy cloudbursts hit Uttarakhand’s Rudraprayag and Chamoli districts, leaving several families trapped under debris. Authorities are conducting rescue and relief operations, while officials continue to assess the damage caused to homes, shops, and public property. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has been in constant contact with local authorities and has prayed for the safety of all residents affected by the disaster.

India: Cloudburst Mayhem In Uttarakhand's Rudraprayag & Chamoli, Several Feared Trapped

Uttarakhand Cloudbursts : Heavy cloudbursts hit Uttarakhand’s Rudraprayag and Chamoli districts, leaving several families trapped under debris. Authorities are conducting rescue and relief operations, while officials continue to assess the damage caused to homes, shops, and public property. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has been in constant contact with local authorities and has prayed for the safety of all residents affected by the disaster.


India: Cloudburst Hits Uttarakhand's Rudraprayag & Chamoli, Several Feared Trapped

A powerful cloudburst in Jammu & Kashmir’s Doda district triggered sudden flash floods, damaging over 10 houses and forcing urgent evacuations in low-lying areas. The region is reeling as rising waters sweep through villages, while landslides have forced the closure of the Jammu–Srinagar national highway. Authorities have issued high-alert advisories for the swelling Tawi river, with weather warnings in place for further extreme rainfall in the region. Relief teams have been mobilized as locals assess the scale of destruction.


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At least 3 people lost their lives after a cloudburst struck Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda district, triggering flash floods that swept through villages and damaged over 10 houses.


Cloudburst in J&K’s Doda Sparks Flash Floods, Heavy Rains Cause Destruction

In Uttarakhand's Chamoli, several people are feared missing after a cloudburst triggered flash floods in the region. Preliminary reports suggest debris that tore through homes and markets in the aftermath of the cloudburst that occurred on the intervening night of 22-23 August (approximately 1 AM to 2 AM) at Tharali, located about 75 km southeast of Rudraprayag in Chamoli District, Uttarakhand. Horrifying visuals of the natural disaster are widely being shared on social media. The extent of damage and casualties is yet to be officially confirmed. This comes as on Friday, the India Meteorological Department issued an orange alert for Uttarakhand, forecasting thunderstorms/lightning and very intense rain at different parts of the state. The alert will remain in effect till Saturday afternoon.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/uttarakhand-cloudburst-homes-swept-away-in-chamoli-several-feared-missing-1755920657874">Uttarakhand cloudburst: Homes swept away in Chamoli, several feared missing</a><h2>Tharali market and more: Which Chamoli areas are worst affected by the Uttarakhand cloudburst?</h2>According to reports, the Tharali market area was among the worst-hit, with vehicles, shops, and residential buildings buried under sludge and rubble. Rescue teams said several structures had collapsed, and locals reported people trapped inside. Watch the shocking visuals here:

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">VIDEO | Uttarakhand: Heavy rainfall since late evening has caused massive destruction in Chamoli district’s Tharali region. A cloudburst late Friday night buried several vehicles under debris in Radibagad and Chepado. (Full video available on PTI Videos -… <a href="https://t.co/NXF9bkcNmw">pic.twitter.com/NXF9bkcNmw</a>&mdash; Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) <a href="https://twitter.com/PTI_News/status/1959084860724978109?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 23, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">थराली चेपड़ो बाजार में कल रात बादल फटने के बाद का दृश्य<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Tharali?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Tharali</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Chamoli?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Chamoli</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cloudburst?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Cloudburst</a> <a href="https://t.co/7bbsmWIkrd">https://t.co/7bbsmWIkrd</a> <a href="https://t.co/b4jZuv9V6p">pic.twitter.com/b4jZuv9V6p</a>&mdash; Kumaon Jagran (@KumaonJagran) <a href="https://twitter.com/KumaonJagran/status/1959069053735031055?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 23, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">थराली रेस्क्यू अपडेट थाना थराली पुलिस द्वारा प्रभावित क्षेत्रों का निरीक्षण कर ग्रामीणों को सुरक्षित स्थलों पर पहुँचाया जा रहा है। पुलिस अधीक्षक चमोली श्री सर्वेश पंवार स्वयं घटनास्थल की स्थिति पर नजर रखे हुए है एवं राहत कार्यों की निगरानी कर रहे हैं। <a href="https://t.co/hdrC3xrOJ2">pic.twitter.com/hdrC3xrOJ2</a>&mdash; Chamoli Police Uttarakhand (@chamolipolice) <a href="https://twitter.com/chamolipolice/status/1959111466079948889?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 23, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

In the Sagwara village, a young 20-year-old girl, identified as Kavita, was buried under rubble. Another local man, identified as Joshi, remains missing.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/who-is-sergio-gor-trump-loyalist-once-dubbed-snake-by-musk-to-be-us-envoy-to-india-all-you-need-to-know-about-him-1755913509372">Who's Sergio Gor? Trump loyalist dubbed 'snake' by Musk, to be US envoy to India</a><h2>Indian army launches relief operation in Chamoli after Uttarakhand cloudburst</h2>As per an ANI report, the Indian army's infantry battalion promptly responded to the scene of a cloudburst in Chamoli district. As per a statement, around 50 army personnel were deployed from Rudraprayag to assist in relief efforts.The district administration earlier forwarded a written requisition to the Army for assistance. Meanwhile, a medical team has been mobilised from Joshimath, and Search &amp; Rescue (SAR) dogs with surveillance drones are being moved to the site to assist in locating survivors and providing relief. In a statement on X, the Chamoli Police said that “The Tharali police are inspecting the affected areas and ensuring that villagers are safely transported to secure locations. Chamoli Superintendent of Police Shri Sarvesh Panwar is personally monitoring the situation at the incident site and overseeing relief operations.”&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Multiple people are feared missing after a cloudburst in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli late at night on Aug 22-23. Tharali market was worst hit, with homes and shops buried under debris. Distressing visuals have surfaced showing the aftermath. Check them out here.

In Uttarakhand's Chamoli, several people are feared missing after a cloudburst triggered flash floods in the region. Preliminary reports suggest debris that tore through homes and markets in the aftermath of the cloudburst that occurred on the intervening night of 22-23 August (approximately 1 AM to 2 AM) at Tharali, located about 75 km southeast of Rudraprayag in Chamoli District, Uttarakhand. Horrifying visuals of the natural disaster are widely being shared on social media. The extent of damage and casualties is yet to be officially confirmed. This comes as on Friday, the India Meteorological Department issued an orange alert for Uttarakhand, forecasting thunderstorms/lightning and very intense rain at different parts of the state. The alert will remain in effect till Saturday afternoon. Also read | Uttarakhand cloudburst: Homes swept away in Chamoli, several feared missing Tharali market and more: Which Chamoli areas are worst affected by the Uttarakhand cloudburst? According to reports, the Tharali market area was among the worst-hit, with vehicles, shops, and residential buildings buried under sludge and rubble. Rescue teams said several structures had collapsed, and locals reported people trapped inside. Watch the shocking visuals here:

Multiple people are feared missing after a cloudburst in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli late at night on Aug 22-23. Tharali market was worst hit, with homes and shops buried under debris. Distressing visuals have surfaced showing the aftermath. Check them out here.

Watch | Distressing visuals emerge after Cloudburst in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli

A powerful cloudburst in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua district has resulted in seven deaths and caused significant damage to roads, homes, and other infrastructure. Rescue teams, including the NDRF, SDRF, police, and Army, are actively working to assist affected residents and locate missing persons.


J&K cloudburst: 67 dead, cloudburst triggers floods, rescue operations underway  

A cloudburst took place in the higher reaches of Lolab in Kupwara in North Kashmir in the Warnow forest area, triggering flash floods and significant water flow in the region. No loss of life or damage to property has been reported so far. This comes on the heels of another coudburst in Kathua. It is the fourth such major event in the mountainous regions of north India. Earlier this month, cloudbursts in Uttarakhand’s Uttarkashi and another in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua district triggered flash floods and landslides, killing hundreds after they were trapped under the rubble.&nbsp;The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy rainfall in the region for at least three more days, as authorities have increased surveillance in the areas at risk amid several cloudburst incidents.&nbsp;The authorities have halted all activity around the Dal Lake area and have cautioned residents living close to the rivers and streams.&nbsp;&nbsp;Meanwhile, search and rescue operations in the Kishtwar district have entered a fifth day despite the continued heavy rainfall and severe weather conditions in the region. Over 64 people were killed, and hundreds went missing in Chisoti hamlet following flash floods triggered by a cloudburst. More than 100 people were injured, and around 50 are still missing, according to the revised list by the authorities.&nbsp;Today is the fifth day of the operation, and combined efforts are underway to recover the mortal remains of the missing persons. The weather is challenging in view of the rain. We also have a warning (of heavy rains) for the day, but still we are trying our best,” a CISF officer said.&nbsp;National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), CISF, Border Roads Organisation (BRO), civil administration, and local volunteers are engaged in the rescue efforts.&nbsp;&nbsp;

A cloudburst took place in the higher reaches of Lolab in Kupwara in North Kashmir in the forest area, triggering flash floods in the region. No damage has been reported so far.

A cloudburst took place in the higher reaches of Lolab in Kupwara in North Kashmir in the Warnow forest area, triggering flash floods and significant water flow in the region. No loss of life or damage to property has been reported so far. This comes on the heels of another coudburst in Kathua. It is the fourth such major event in the mountainous regions of north India. Earlier this month, cloudbursts in Uttarakhand’s Uttarkashi and another in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua district triggered flash floods and landslides, killing hundreds after they were trapped under the rubble. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy rainfall in the region for at least three more days, as authorities have increased surveillance in the areas at risk amid several cloudburst incidents. The authorities have halted all activity around the Dal Lake area and have cautioned residents living close to the rivers and streams. Meanwhile, search and rescue operations in the Kishtwar district have entered a fifth day despite the continued heavy rainfall and severe weather conditions in the region. Over 64 people were killed, and hundreds went missing in Chisoti hamlet following flash floods triggered by a cloudburst. More than 100 people were injured, and around 50 are still missing, according to the revised list by the authorities. Today is the fifth day of the operation, and combined efforts are underway to recover the mortal remains of the missing persons. The weather is challenging in view of the rain. We also have a warning (of heavy rains) for the day, but still we are trying our best,” a CISF officer said. National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), CISF, Border Roads Organisation (BRO), civil administration, and local volunteers are engaged in the rescue efforts.

A cloudburst took place in the higher reaches of Lolab in Kupwara in North Kashmir in the forest area, triggering flash floods in the region. No damage has been reported so far.

Cloudburst in J&K’s Kupwara triggers flash floods

A powerful cloudburst in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua district has resulted in seven deaths and caused significant damage to roads, homes, and other infrastructure. Rescue teams, including the NDRF, SDRF, police, and Army, are actively working to assist affected residents and locate missing persons.

J&K Kathua Cloudburst: 7 Dead, Infrastructure Destroyed, Rescue Operations Ongoing   

A devastating cloudburst in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district has killed at least 60 people and injured over 100, triggering flash floods that destroyed roads and homes.

Breaking: Kishtwar Cloudburst: Death Toll Surpasses 60, Many Still Missing 

A sudden cloudburst in Kathua has claimed seven lives, prompting the Indian Army to deploy helicopters for rescue and relief efforts


Kathua Cloudburst: 7 Dead, Army Launches Helicopter Rescue Operations

A devastating cloudburst in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua district has killed seven people and left many others injured. The sudden downpour triggered flash floods and landslides, causing widespread damage to infrastructure.


Kathua Cloudburst: 7 Dead, Many Injured as Kathua Reels Under Flash Flood Fury 

At least seven people were killed, while several others were injured in two incidents of cloudburst and landslide in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua district. Following the cloudburst, the Rail operations in certain sections were affected, causing temporary disruptions due to heavy rainfall. The authorities are taking necessary measures to restore normalcy in the area while ensuring safety.&nbsp;Uchit Singhal, Sr DCM Jammu Division of Northern Railway, said in a statement that heavy rains have resulted in water going beyond the danger level at Bridge-43 between Kathua and Budhi. As a result, the train movement on the up line has been temporarily suspended, and up trains are being operated via a temporary single line on the down line track.&nbsp;“Multiple calls are being received with respect to track damage. It is to clarify that due to heavy rains, water is flowing above the danger level through Br-43 between Kathua and Budhi. In the wake of this, temporarily till the water level subsides, up-line movement has been suspended and in the meantime, up trains are being moved via a temporary single line through the DN line track. A few trains have been short-terminated and short-originated, including the cancellation of local passenger trains. Details will be shared shortly,” he said.&nbsp;Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that the Central government is closely monitoring the situation, adding that rescue and relief operations are being undertaken by the local administration. National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams have also been deployed to the site.&nbsp;Four people died due to flooding triggered by the cloudburst in Jodh Ghati, while two lost their lives in a landslide in Janglote.&nbsp;<h2>CM announces ex-gratia</h2>&nbsp;Chief Minister Omar Abdullah expressed his grief over the loss of lives and damage due to the landslide incidents in several parts of the district and the cloudburst in Kathua. He also announced ex-gratia assistance from the CM’s Relief Fund: Rs 2 lakh for each deceased; Rs 1 lakh for those severely injured; Rs 50,000 for minor injuries; Rs 1 lakh for fully damaged houses; Rs 50,000 for severely damaged houses; Rs 25,000 for partially damaged houses. &nbsp;

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that the Central government is closely monitoring the situation, adding that rescue and relief operations are being undertaken by the local administration. 

At least seven people were killed, while several others were injured in two incidents of cloudburst and landslide in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua district. Following the cloudburst, the Rail operations in certain sections were affected, causing temporary disruptions due to heavy rainfall. The authorities are taking necessary measures to restore normalcy in the area while ensuring safety. Uchit Singhal, Sr DCM Jammu Division of Northern Railway, said in a statement that heavy rains have resulted in water going beyond the danger level at Bridge-43 between Kathua and Budhi. As a result, the train movement on the up line has been temporarily suspended, and up trains are being operated via a temporary single line on the down line track. “Multiple calls are being received with respect to track damage. It is to clarify that due to heavy rains, water is flowing above the danger level through Br-43 between Kathua and Budhi. In the wake of this, temporarily till the water level subsides, up-line movement has been suspended and in the meantime, up trains are being moved via a temporary single line through the DN line track. A few trains have been short-terminated and short-originated, including the cancellation of local passenger trains. Details will be shared shortly,” he said. Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that the Central government is closely monitoring the situation, adding that rescue and relief operations are being undertaken by the local administration. National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams have also been deployed to the site. Four people died due to flooding triggered by the cloudburst in Jodh Ghati, while two lost their lives in a landslide in Janglote. CM announces ex-gratia Chief Minister Omar Abdullah expressed his grief over the loss of lives and damage due to the landslide incidents in several parts of the district and the cloudburst in Kathua. He also announced ex-gratia assistance from the CM’s Relief Fund: Rs 2 lakh for each deceased; Rs 1 lakh for those severely injured; Rs 50,000 for minor injuries; Rs 1 lakh for fully damaged houses; Rs 50,000 for severely damaged houses; Rs 25,000 for partially damaged houses.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that the Central government is closely monitoring the situation, adding that rescue and relief operations are being undertaken by the local administration.&nbsp;

Kathua cloudburst: Railway operations affected after bridge floods; J&K CM announces ex-gratia

Seven people have died after a cloud burst in a remote village in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district, said officials on Sunday (Aug 17). In addition, at least six people are feared trapped after flash floods and a landslide were triggered in Jodh village due to the cloudburst. As per reports, the entire area was flooded due to the cloudburst in the valley and jungles of Kathua. In particular, the Kathua-Pathankot National Highway and nearby areas, including the police station valley, have been affected by the cloudburst. Meanwhile, the Kathua River is in spate, i.e., the river has a high water level and is raging.A video purportedly from Kathua shows the area's police station submerged as water from the cloudburst floods the area. WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of photos and videos shared on social media.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Kathua police station submerged on Sunday due to flooding because of a reported cloudburst in the region. Train service hit, highway also affected. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KathuaCloudburst?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#KathuaCloudburst</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/cloudburst?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#cloudburst</a> <a href="https://t.co/8zlYfGcDPw">pic.twitter.com/8zlYfGcDPw</a>&mdash; SP Sharma (Shukla) (@sp_sharma07) <a href="https://twitter.com/sp_sharma07/status/1956913164768989424?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 17, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>Rescue operation underway</h2>Speaking about the situation in Jodh village, Deputy Commissioner Kathua Rajesh Sharma said rescue teams are on the spot and operations are underway.Meanwhile, in a post on X, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh confirmed that four casualties have been reported. He said that "damage has occurred to Railway track, National Highway while Police Station Kathua has been affected".

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Spoken to SSP Kathua Sh Shobhit Saxena after receiving information about a cloud burst in the Janglote area. 4 Casualties reported. In addition, damage has occurred to Railway track, National Highway while Police Station Kathua has been affected. The civilian Administration,…&mdash; Dr Jitendra Singh (@DrJitendraSingh) <a href="https://twitter.com/DrJitendraSingh/status/1956923990565646520?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 17, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>Centre monitoring the situation:Amit Shah</h2>Union Minister Amit Shah, in a post on X, assured that the central government was closely monitoring the situation in Kathua. "Spoke with the Lieutenant Governor and Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir regarding the cloudburst in Kathua. Relief and rescue operations are being carried out by the local administration, and NDRF teams have also been rushed to the site," he said. "Assured every support from the Modi government. We stand firmly behind our sisters and brothers of J&amp;K," the post read.Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha also expressed deep anguish over the loss of lives due to rain-triggered landslides in several areas of Kathua district.Calling it a "mind-numbing" tragedy, on X, he wrote, "Deeply anguished by the loss of lives in the devastating rain-triggered landslides in several areas of Kathua. The tragedy is mind-numbing. Briefed Hon'ble Union Home Minister Sh. Amit Shah Ji on rescue and relief operations by the army, NDRF, SDRF, police &amp; administration."

Four people have died, and six others were left injured after a cloudburst in a remote village in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district, said officials on Sunday (Aug 17).

Seven people have died after a cloud burst in a remote village in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district, said officials on Sunday (Aug 17). In addition, at least six people are feared trapped after flash floods and a landslide were triggered in Jodh village due to the cloudburst. As per reports, the entire area was flooded due to the cloudburst in the valley and jungles of Kathua. In particular, the Kathua-Pathankot National Highway and nearby areas, including the police station valley, have been affected by the cloudburst. Meanwhile, the Kathua River is in spate, i.e., the river has a high water level and is raging. A video purportedly from Kathua shows the area's police station submerged as water from the cloudburst floods the area. WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of photos and videos shared on social media.

Seven people have died, and six others were left injured after a cloudburst in a remote village in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district, said officials on Sunday (Aug 17).

Death toll from cloudburst in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua District rises to 7, six injured. Watch

A massive cloudburst in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar village has left at least 60 dead including two CISF personnel. 100 people are reported injured... 38 of them are serious. Rescue efforts are underway for a second day in a row. Watch this video to find out more. 


Kishtwar Cloudburst: At Least 60 Dead, Many Feared To Be Trapped Under 

Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir Omar Abdullah today confirmed that 60 people have been killed while over 100 have been injured in the Kishtwar cloudburst incident. According to the Chief Minister, Dozens of people are still missing in the area.&nbsp;NDRF, SDRF, Indian Army, and Jammu and Kashmir Police are carrying out a massive relief and rescue operation in the area. The civil administration, along with the civilian population, has also reached the spot and helped in the relief operation. Omar Abdullah has also sought an investigation into the incident, saying there was already a weather advisory in place across the region.Omar also received a call from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and took a review of the relief and rescue operation in the Kishtwar area.&nbsp;“I just received a call from Hon PM @narendramodi Sb. I briefed him about the situation in Kishtwar &amp; the steps being taken by the administration. My government &amp; the people hit by this tragic cloudburst are grateful for his support &amp; all the assistance provided by the Union Government,” said Omar Abdullah, Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir.&nbsp;The Omar Abdullah government today had decided that no cultural events or At home High Tea will be hosted anywhere in the Union Territory. At Srinagar's Bakshi Stadium, Omar Abdullah presided over the Independence Day function and only hoisted the National Flag and March Past.&nbsp;The central government has spoken to the LG of Jammu and Kashmir regarding any help required for the relief and rescue operation. “Rescue &amp; Relief Operations at Chashoti are in full swing. Men &amp; machinery have been put at the site. Other teams have also been rushed. Briefed Hon'ble Union Home Minister Sh. Amit Shah Ji on rescue &amp; relief Ops by various agencies. He has assured all possible assistance. I want to assure all the affected families that the Govt stands shoulder to shoulder with them in this hour of crisis. The Air Force has also been alerted for evacuation. I am constantly monitoring the situation,” LG said.&nbsp;The Lieutenant Governor is constantly monitoring the situation. He has directed the officials of Civil Administration, Police, Army, NDRF and State Disaster Response Forces to strengthen the rescue and relief operations and ensure all possible assistance is provided to the affected persons.&nbsp;The Indian Army has pushed in more soldiers for the rescue and relief in the region. The Indian Army said, “Relief operations continue in full swing. Over 5 columns of 60 personnel each and medical detachments of @Whiteknight IA, are on ground, working tirelessly in consonance with #JKP, #SDRF and other civilian agencies to save lives &amp; assist those in need. Search for missing underway with medical aid &amp; support reaching affected families. Relief operations continue.”

The Omar Abdullah government today had decided that no cultural events or At home High Tea will be hosted anywhere in the Union Territory.

Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir Omar Abdullah today confirmed that 60 people have been killed while over 100 have been injured in the Kishtwar cloudburst incident. According to the Chief Minister, Dozens of people are still missing in the area. NDRF, SDRF, Indian Army, and Jammu and Kashmir Police are carrying out a massive relief and rescue operation in the area. The civil administration, along with the civilian population, has also reached the spot and helped in the relief operation. Omar Abdullah has also sought an investigation into the incident, saying there was already a weather advisory in place across the region. Omar also received a call from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and took a review of the relief and rescue operation in the Kishtwar area. “I just received a call from Hon PM @narendramodi Sb. I briefed him about the situation in Kishtwar & the steps being taken by the administration. My government & the people hit by this tragic cloudburst are grateful for his support & all the assistance provided by the Union Government,” said Omar Abdullah, Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir. The Omar Abdullah government today had decided that no cultural events or At home High Tea will be hosted anywhere in the Union Territory. At Srinagar's Bakshi Stadium, Omar Abdullah presided over the Independence Day function and only hoisted the National Flag and March Past. The central government has spoken to the LG of Jammu and Kashmir regarding any help required for the relief and rescue operation. “Rescue & Relief Operations at Chashoti are in full swing. Men & machinery have been put at the site. Other teams have also been rushed. Briefed Hon'ble Union Home Minister Sh. Amit Shah Ji on rescue & relief Ops by various agencies. He has assured all possible assistance. I want to assure all the affected families that the Govt stands shoulder to shoulder with them in this hour of crisis. The Air Force has also been alerted for evacuation. I am constantly monitoring the situation,” LG said. The Lieutenant Governor is constantly monitoring the situation. He has directed the officials of Civil Administration, Police, Army, NDRF and State Disaster Response Forces to strengthen the rescue and relief operations and ensure all possible assistance is provided to the affected persons. The Indian Army has pushed in more soldiers for the rescue and relief in the region. The Indian Army said, “Relief operations continue in full swing. Over 5 columns of 60 personnel each and medical detachments of @Whiteknight IA, are on ground, working tirelessly in consonance with #JKP, #SDRF and other civilian agencies to save lives & assist those in need. Search for missing underway with medical aid & support reaching affected families. Relief operations continue.”

The Omar Abdullah government today had decided that no cultural events or At home High Tea will be hosted anywhere in the Union Territory.

Kishtwar cloudburst death toll rises to 60: PM Modi calls J&K CM to take stock of situation

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