At least 25 killed as floods and landslides hit northern India
Summary
Heavy monsoon rains have caused floods and landslides in northern and northeastern India, killing at least 25 people and injuring many others. Authorities are carrying out rescue operations and have temporarily suspended important religious pilgrimages due to safety concerns.Key Facts
- At least 25 people died due to floods and landslides in northern and northeastern India.
- In Kashmir’s Poonch, Rajouri, and Doda districts, at least 15 people died and some remain missing.
- Nagaland state experienced multiple landslides that killed nine people and injured at least 15.
- A flash flood in Rajouri, Jammu, damaged homes and property, with 11 people rescued by army and emergency teams.
- Assam reported one death and over 57,000 people affected by flooding in seven districts.
- India’s weather office warns of more heavy rain in Jammu and Kashmir over the coming week.
- Authorities suspended the annual Amarnath and Vaishno Devi pilgrimages for safety until routes are declared safe.
- Floods during the monsoon season are common in India, occurring despite droughts in some areas.
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