‘I just want to find them’: deadly cloudbursts devastate Kashmir’s mountain communities
Summary
Heavy rain caused sudden cloudbursts in the Pir Panjal mountains of Indian-administered Kashmir on July 19, triggering deadly floods and landslides. These disasters destroyed homes, killed at least 28 people, and left many missing in remote mountain villages like Murrah.Key Facts
- A cloudburst caused mud, rocks, and water to flood the village of Murrah, trapping eight family members inside one house.
- The village lost electricity, roads, and mobile phone connections after the floodwaters damaged infrastructure.
- Rescue teams, soldiers, and volunteers searched by hand because heavy machinery could not safely reach the unstable area.
- Murrah is a remote village in the Pir Panjal range and is home mostly to the Gujjar community, who rely on farming and livestock.
- At least 28 people died in floods and landslides across Jammu and Kashmir caused by several cloudbursts this month.
- Scientists link increased heavy rainfall in the western Himalayas to rising temperatures from climate change.
- Nearby areas, including Rajouri town and Gurez Valley, also suffered damage from floods and landslides.
- The disasters have caused widespread displacement, loss of homes, and destruction of transportation routes.
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