Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh have witnessed one of the deadliest August months due to weather fury across the region. Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh have been battered by more than 25 cloudbursts and 9 landslides incidents resulting in the death of over 122 people. More than 300 people have been injured in these incidents, while over 70 people are still missing in the region.&nbsp;Eleven people have died in two cloudburst incidents in Jammu and Kashmir on August 30. The first cloud burst incident took place in the Ramban area of Jammu division, killing four people. One person is missing in the area. The second cloudburst incident occurred at Reasi. The cloud burst incident led to a massive landslide, leading to the death of seven people belonging to the same family.&nbsp;&nbsp;''This year we had already predicted above-normal precipitation in the month of August. We have seen multiple cloudbursts, landslides, flash flood incidents and more than 5-6 events of extremely extreme rainfall across the region. Until now, it has been reported that more than 10 incidents of cloudburst have been reported in Jammu and Kashmir, and more than 18 to 20 cases of flash floods and cloudbursts have been reported from the Ladakh region. From the Ladakh region, there were no casualties reported. There was damage to the agricultural horticulture properties, but in contrast to Ladakh, we’ve seen more deaths in Jammu and Kashmir; over a hundred people have died in incidents of cloudburst, flash floods, and even drowning incidents, '' said Dr Mukhtar Ahmad, Director MeT.&nbsp;&nbsp;The most severe incidents occurred in Kishtwar (August 14), Kathua (August 17), Doda (August 26), Reasi (August 27), Sonamarg (August 28), and Rajgarh (August 30). These disasters have damaged infrastructure, disrupted pilgrimages like the Vaishno Devi and Machail Mata Yatras, and crippled local economies reliant on tourism. Rural areas have also reported significant losses of livestock and agricultural fields.&nbsp;Major highways, including the Jammu-Srinagar, Katra-Shivkhori, and Srinagar-Ladakh routes, have faced disruptions, compounding the region’s challenges. The geographical location of Jammu and Kashmir-Ladakh, due to the steep slopes of the Himalayas and the interplay of monsoon-western disturbances, is prone to cloudburst events due to orographic uplift. The increased frequency of cloudbursts in Jammu and Kashmir is due to the natural topography, intense monsoon pattern and warming of the Earth, which increases atmospheric moisture and extreme weather events.&nbsp;''There are multiple reasons for a cloud burst. The first one is the active monsoon and strengthening of the easterly, which is moist and warm close to the Himalayan region. And secondly, when there is an interaction of a Western disturbance with the monsoon. Recent events of the 26th and 27th of August in the Jammu division were due to Western disturbance and the monsoon. Apart from this, topography also plays an important role. In the context of climate change, the rising temperature trends are acting as a trigger for the cloudburst. Multiple factors are associated with such events, and more importantly, moisture flow towards the Himalayan range is the primary reason for the cloudbursts, '' said Dr Mukhtar Ahmad, Director MeT.&nbsp;&nbsp;This year’s monsoon has been exceptionally severe in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, with heavy rainfall and cloudbursts shattering previous records. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts continued extreme weather, including potential cloudbursts, in the coming week.''In the coming week, there is a forecast of heavy rain in the Jammu division. And more importantly, Jammu, Reasi, Udhampur and Chenab Valley will witness showers and intense rainfall in the coming week. There is a possibility of cloudburst and landslides in the Jammu division. People need to be very cautious. People need to be alert till September 3, '' said Dr Mukhtar Ahmad, Director MeT.&nbsp;&nbsp;Experts urge immediate action to enhance disaster preparedness, strengthen infrastructure resilience, and implement climate adaptation measures to mitigate future risks in the region.

Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh experienced one of the most devastating Augusts in recent memory due to extreme weather. The region was hit by over 25 cloudbursts and 9 landslides, leaving more than 122 dead, over 300 injured, and at least 70 still missing.

Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh have witnessed one of the deadliest August months due to weather fury across the region. Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh have been battered by more than 25 cloudbursts and 9 landslides incidents resulting in the death of over 122 people. More than 300 people have been injured in these incidents, while over 70 people are still missing in the region. Eleven people have died in two cloudburst incidents in Jammu and Kashmir on August 30. The first cloud burst incident took place in the Ramban area of Jammu division, killing four people. One person is missing in the area. The second cloudburst incident occurred at Reasi. The cloud burst incident led to a massive landslide, leading to the death of seven people belonging to the same family. ''This year we had already predicted above-normal precipitation in the month of August. We have seen multiple cloudbursts, landslides, flash flood incidents and more than 5-6 events of extremely extreme rainfall across the region. Until now, it has been reported that more than 10 incidents of cloudburst have been reported in Jammu and Kashmir, and more than 18 to 20 cases of flash floods and cloudbursts have been reported from the Ladakh region. From the Ladakh region, there were no casualties reported. There was damage to the agricultural horticulture properties, but in contrast to Ladakh, we’ve seen more deaths in Jammu and Kashmir; over a hundred people have died in incidents of cloudburst, flash floods, and even drowning incidents, '' said Dr Mukhtar Ahmad, Director MeT. The most severe incidents occurred in Kishtwar (August 14), Kathua (August 17), Doda (August 26), Reasi (August 27), Sonamarg (August 28), and Rajgarh (August 30). These disasters have damaged infrastructure, disrupted pilgrimages like the Vaishno Devi and Machail Mata Yatras, and crippled local economies reliant on tourism. Rural areas have also reported significant losses of livestock and agricultural fields. Major highways, including the Jammu-Srinagar, Katra-Shivkhori, and Srinagar-Ladakh routes, have faced disruptions, compounding the region’s challenges. The geographical location of Jammu and Kashmir-Ladakh, due to the steep slopes of the Himalayas and the interplay of monsoon-western disturbances, is prone to cloudburst events due to orographic uplift. The increased frequency of cloudbursts in Jammu and Kashmir is due to the natural topography, intense monsoon pattern and warming of the Earth, which increases atmospheric moisture and extreme weather events. ''There are multiple reasons for a cloud burst. The first one is the active monsoon and strengthening of the easterly, which is moist and warm close to the Himalayan region. And secondly, when there is an interaction of a Western disturbance with the monsoon. Recent events of the 26th and 27th of August in the Jammu division were due to Western disturbance and the monsoon. Apart from this, topography also plays an important role. In the context of climate change, the rising temperature trends are acting as a trigger for the cloudburst. Multiple factors are associated with such events, and more importantly, moisture flow towards the Himalayan range is the primary reason for the cloudbursts, '' said Dr Mukhtar Ahmad, Director MeT. This year’s monsoon has been exceptionally severe in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, with heavy rainfall and cloudbursts shattering previous records. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts continued extreme weather, including potential cloudbursts, in the coming week. ''In the coming week, there is a forecast of heavy rain in the Jammu division. And more importantly, Jammu, Reasi, Udhampur and Chenab Valley will witness showers and intense rainfall in the coming week. There is a possibility of cloudburst and landslides in the Jammu division. People need to be very cautious. People need to be alert till September 3, '' said Dr Mukhtar Ahmad, Director MeT. Experts urge immediate action to enhance disaster preparedness, strengthen infrastructure resilience, and implement climate adaptation measures to mitigate future risks in the region.

Jammu &amp; Kashmir and Ladakh experienced one of the most devastating Augusts in recent memory due to extreme weather. The region was hit by over 25 cloudbursts and 9 landslides, leaving more than 122 dead, over 300 injured, and at least 70 still missing.

J&K, Ladakh witness deadliest August: Over 122 dead, 300 injured in weather fury

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah called Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday and briefed him about the situation in J&amp;K, especially Jammu province, where heavy and continuous rainfall caused a lot of damage and disrupted normal life. The CM said that he could not reach Jammu due to the closure of Jammu airport and added that efforts are being made to restore phone and data connectivity as soon as possible, and is closely monitoring the situation.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Just spoke to the Union Home Minister <a href="https://twitter.com/AmitShah?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AmitShah</a> ji on the phone to brief him about the situation in J&amp;K, especially Jammu province, where heavy &amp; continuous rains have caused a lot of damage and disruption to normal life. Efforts are being made to restore phone/data connectivity…&mdash; Omar Abdullah (@OmarAbdullah) <a href="https://twitter.com/OmarAbdullah/status/1960345385920037347?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 26, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;The Jammu region has been experiencing intense monsoon showers for the past few days, causing rivers to swell, triggering landslides, and disrupting normal life in low-lying and hilly areas.&nbsp;Meanwhile, the Indian Army and the CRPF joined the rescue operations in Jammu sector. The Indian Army launched Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) operations in flood-affected areas of Jammu region and deployed multiple rescue columns and helicopters to evacuate stranded civilians, students, and security personnel.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WhiteKnightCorps?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WhiteKnightCorps</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HADR?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#HADR</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/JammuFloods?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#JammuFloods</a> Relief Operations: 26 Aug 25<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Katra?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Katra</a> Three Relief Columns of <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WhiteKnightCorps?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WhiteKnightCorps</a> have swiftly mobilised in rescue &amp; relief operations in and around Katra. One Column is assisting in saving lives in Ardhkuwari, Katra, One relief column…&mdash; White Knight Corps (@Whiteknight_IA) <a href="https://twitter.com/Whiteknight_IA/status/1960325163809136982?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 26, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;The Army personnel rescued seven civilians, including one child, at Garhi Garh in the RS Pura Sector, while around a dozen 12 civilians trapped inside a building in Shergarh, RS Pura Sector are being rescued. Rescue efforts are underway to evacuate students stranded in the Sher-e-Kashmir University, Jammu while troops were working to evacuate students trapped at a government school in Swahanjana.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Rescue and Relief Operations in Ardhkuwari, Katra, Jammu region Due to continuous heavy rain in Katra and nearby area today, landslides near Ardhkuwari injured several pilgrims. 6 Bn <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CRPF?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CRPF</a>&#39;s troopers swiftly launched rescue ops, safely evacuating the injured to CHC Katra. The… <a href="https://t.co/eD3rKpsdMx">pic.twitter.com/eD3rKpsdMx</a>&mdash; 🇮🇳CRPF🇮🇳 (@crpfindia) <a href="https://twitter.com/crpfindia/status/1960339461872492808?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 26, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;&nbsp;In Mamun sector, 11 BSF personnel were safely evacuated from Nikka BOP, nine Army personnel and 50 civilians were being evacuated from Bhariyal, shared Lt Col Suneel Bartwal, PRO &amp; Spokesperson, Ministry of Defence, Jammu.&nbsp;<h2>Five killed, 10 injured in landslide near Vaishno Devi shrine&nbsp;</h2>&nbsp;Meanwhile, at least five people were killed and 10 others injured as heavy rains led to a landslide near the Vaishno Devi shrine in Jammu and Kashmir’s Katra on Tuesday, officials said. Rescue teams rushed to the spot soon after the incident. The bodies and the injured were shifted to the Community Health Centre (CHC) in Katra.“Rescue operation is underway. Five bodies have been brought to CHC Katra. Some people are reportedly injured. We will share further information as it comes,” Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Katra Piyush Dhotra told news agency ANI.The landslide occurred near Indraprastha Bhojnalaya at Ardhkwari cave temple on the route to the Vaishno Devi shrine.&nbsp;WATCH: J&amp;K Cloudburst: Nine Dead in Two Incidents Across J&amp;K, 4 in Doda, 5 in Vaishno Devi&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/j-k-cloudburst-nine-dead-in-two-incidents-across-j-k-4-in-doda-5-in-vaishno-devi-1756215861749/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/j-k-cloudburst-nine-dead-in-two-incidents-across-j-k-4-in-doda-5-in-vaishno-devi-1756215861749/embed</a>&nbsp;<h2>Train services disrupted</h2>&nbsp;The landslide and continuous rainfall also hit railway services in the region. Eighteen trains were cancelled due to soil erosion between Pathankot Cantt and Kandrori and flash floods in the Chakki river. Officials said that train movement was suspended between Jammu Tawi and Katra, and between Jammu Tawi and Bari Brahmana.&nbsp;The Meteorological Department (MET) issued an advisory warning of “intense to very heavy rain at scattered places and extremely heavy rain at isolated places” in Jammu division, and moderate to heavy rain in south Kashmir on Tuesday.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The MeT advisory also warned about cloudburst and flash floods at few vulnerable places with landslides and shooting stones and urged people to stay away from water bodies, nullahs, river embankments, etc.

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah called Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday and briefed him about the situation in J&K, especially Jammu province, where heavy and continuous rainfall caused a lot of damage and disrupted normal life. The CM said that he could not reach Jammu due to the closure of Jammu airport and added that efforts are being made to restore phone and data connectivity as soon as possible, and is closely monitoring the situation.

The MeT advisory also warned about cloudburst and flash floods at few vulnerable places with landslides and shooting stones and urged people to stay away from water bodies, nullahs, river embankments, etc.

CM Omar Abdullah briefs Amit Shah on J&K situation; Army, CRPF join rescue ops after Vaishno Devi landslide

Authorities in Jammu and Kashmir have announced the closure of the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway due to heavy rains. The Jammu and Kashmir's traffic Police department has said that the traffic on Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) has been closed to all vehicular traffic due to heavy rainfall and shooting stones at multiple locations. People have been advised to avoid travel on the Highway for today.&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/kathua-cloudburst-7-dead-army-launches-helicopter-rescue-operations-1755490452325/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/kathua-cloudburst-7-dead-army-launches-helicopter-rescue-operations-1755490452325/embed</a>&nbsp;Meanwhile, the administration in the Jammu division, in view of the inclement and bad weather conditions, ordered that all government as well as private schools of Jammu Division shall remain closed on Monday.&nbsp;&nbsp;More than 67 people have died in the two cloudburst incidents in Kishtwar and Kathua districts of the Jammu Division. On Sunday, a massive cloudburst in Kathua district caused major landslides and mudslides, leading to the death of seven people and injuring six. A massive rescue and relief operation was carried out by NDRF, SDRF, the Indian Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police and civil administration.&nbsp;&nbsp;Home Minister Amit Shah spoke with the Lieutenant Governor and Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir regarding the cloudburst in Kathua. He took stock of the relief and rescue operations being carried out by the local administration, and NDRF teams have also been rushed to the site and assured of every support from the central government.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Indian Army swiftly mounted large-scale rescue and relief operations to support the distressed population. The sudden deluge triggered massive landslides and flooding, causing tragic loss of lives and extensive damage to infrastructure. Army relief columns with engineer detachments were immediately pressed into action in the worst-affected regions of Jhor Khad &amp; Bagra village.&nbsp;The Indian Army evacuated stranded families to safety and provided food, water, and temporary shelter, while Army medical teams, supported by civil medical responders, delivered critical care to the injured.&nbsp;The MeT Department in Jammu and Kashmir has predicted more rain for the next 48 hours, which could lead to cloudbursts and landslides and mudslides in various areas. MeT says that light to moderate rain/thunder at many places with intense showers/heavy Rain at few places of Jammu Division including Reasi, Udhampur, Rajouri, Poonch, Samba &amp; Kathua with moderate to intense showers over Doda, Kishtwar, Ramban. This could lead to cloudburst/flash floods at a few vulnerable places with landslides/mudslides/shooting stones during 17-19 August. People have been advised to stay away from water bodies/streams/Nallas/river embankments/loose structures etc. And the travellers/transporters/tourists/trekkers are advised to plan accordingly.&nbsp;

Authorities in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir have announced the closure of the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway due to heavy rains. 

Authorities in Jammu and Kashmir have announced the closure of the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway due to heavy rains. The Jammu and Kashmir's traffic Police department has said that the traffic on Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) has been closed to all vehicular traffic due to heavy rainfall and shooting stones at multiple locations. People have been advised to avoid travel on the Highway for today. https://www.wionews.com/videos/kathua-cloudburst-7-dead-army-launches-helicopter-rescue-operations-1755490452325/embed Meanwhile, the administration in the Jammu division, in view of the inclement and bad weather conditions, ordered that all government as well as private schools of Jammu Division shall remain closed on Monday. More than 67 people have died in the two cloudburst incidents in Kishtwar and Kathua districts of the Jammu Division. On Sunday, a massive cloudburst in Kathua district caused major landslides and mudslides, leading to the death of seven people and injuring six. A massive rescue and relief operation was carried out by NDRF, SDRF, the Indian Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police and civil administration. Home Minister Amit Shah spoke with the Lieutenant Governor and Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir regarding the cloudburst in Kathua. He took stock of the relief and rescue operations being carried out by the local administration, and NDRF teams have also been rushed to the site and assured of every support from the central government. The Indian Army swiftly mounted large-scale rescue and relief operations to support the distressed population. The sudden deluge triggered massive landslides and flooding, causing tragic loss of lives and extensive damage to infrastructure. Army relief columns with engineer detachments were immediately pressed into action in the worst-affected regions of Jhor Khad & Bagra village. The Indian Army evacuated stranded families to safety and provided food, water, and temporary shelter, while Army medical teams, supported by civil medical responders, delivered critical care to the injured. The MeT Department in Jammu and Kashmir has predicted more rain for the next 48 hours, which could lead to cloudbursts and landslides and mudslides in various areas. MeT says that light to moderate rain/thunder at many places with intense showers/heavy Rain at few places of Jammu Division including Reasi, Udhampur, Rajouri, Poonch, Samba & Kathua with moderate to intense showers over Doda, Kishtwar, Ramban. This could lead to cloudburst/flash floods at a few vulnerable places with landslides/mudslides/shooting stones during 17-19 August. People have been advised to stay away from water bodies/streams/Nallas/river embankments/loose structures etc. And the travellers/transporters/tourists/trekkers are advised to plan accordingly.

Authorities in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir have announced the closure of the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway due to heavy rains.&nbsp;

MeT predicts more rains and cloudbursts in J&K; Jammu Srinagar National Highway closed, all schools shut

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J&K, Ladakh witness deadliest August: Over 122 dead, 300 injured in weather fury

CM Omar Abdullah briefs Amit Shah on J&K situation; Army, CRPF join rescue ops

MeT predicts more rains and cloudbursts, Jammu Srinagar National Highway closed