Heavy rain before dawn on Sunday, July 19, 2026, triggered major destruction across Jammu and Kashmir. Flash floods and landslides in Poonch district claimed at least 10 lives, with several people still missing. Around the same time, a cloudburst caused extensive damage in Kishtwar, while heavy rainfall worsened conditions in Rajouri.
Surankote Tehsil Worst Hit in Poonch
Officials said every death recorded in Poonch occurred in Surankote tehsil, the area worst affected by the rain. Relief and rescue teams that reached the spot are working to pull trapped residents to safety, evacuate high-risk pockets and get supplies to those in need.
House Collapse in Nunabandi Injures Four
In Poonch's Nunabandi village, 28-year-old Nazia Kausar died when her house collapsed. Her husband, Mohammad Hafeez, along with three children aged between two and six, were injured in the collapse and pulled from the debris before being rushed to hospital.
Landslide Buries House in Lower Murra, Six Missing
A landslide in the Lower Murra area buried a person under the debris of a house. In the same locality, homeowner Mohammad Latif and five other family members, six people in all, are missing, and search teams are working to locate them.
More Lives Lost in Marhote and Near Dhundak Lathung
In Marhote, a minor girl identified as Iram was caught in a swollen stream and swept away. Near the Dhundak Lathung bridge, the body of an unidentified woman was recovered from a nearby stream; she is yet to be identified.
Kishtwar Cloudburst and Worsening Weather in Rajouri
The cloudburst in Kishtwar has caused widespread damage, with several houses affected in the area. Rajouri, meanwhile, continues to face deteriorating conditions due to heavy to very heavy rainfall, and the administration has appealed to residents to avoid stepping out unless necessary.
