Cloudburst and Flash Floods Strike Doda District
A sudden cloudburst in Doda’s Charu Nallah area unleashed devastating flash floods, leading to property damage and tragic loss of life. Reports indicate 3 to 4 people have died, multiple landslides have occurred, and the Mughal Maidan bridge in Kishtwar collapsed under the force of the waters.
A sudden cloudburst in Charu Nallah of Doda district late Monday night triggered devastating flash floods, leaving a trail of destruction across several villages. The surging waters swept away houses, livestock, and key infrastructure, while the collapse of the Mughal Maidan bridge in nearby Kishtwar has severely disrupted connectivity. Early reports confirm the death of at least three people, though locals fear the toll may rise as rescue operations continue in the remote hilly terrain. Multiple landslides were also reported, blocking stretches of the vital Jammu–Srinagar National Highway, isolating several communities. The administration has issued advisories urging residents to stay away from riverbanks, while the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) has been deployed to carry out rescue and relief. Authorities are particularly concerned about rising water levels in the Chenab basin, where heavy rainfall has continued unabated for 36 hours. The incident has once again highlighted the vulnerability of Jammu & Kashmir to extreme weather events linked to changing climate patterns.
