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In September 2014, the Kashmir region suffered disastrous floods across many of its districts caused by torrential rainfall. The Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir, as well as the Pakistani territories of Azad Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan and the province of Punjab were affected by these floods.
In the wake of heavy monsoon rain and flash floods in Jammu and Kashmir, the Indian Armed Forces were deployed in increasing numbers starting 2 September 2014 to conduct search, rescue, relief, relocation, humanitarian assistance and rehabilitation missions in Jammu and Kashmir.
Jun 23, 2022 · The 270-kilometers Jammu-Srinagar national highway was closed for a second consecutive day on Wednesday due to over 30 landslides and mudslides triggered by the heavy rains in the Ramban-Udhampur sector, leaving hundreds of vehicles stranded, officials said.
- India
Apr 29, 2024 · NEW DELHI: Jammu and Kashmir have been grappling with continuous rainfall that has wreaked havoc in several regions including higher reaches. Torrential rains in the valley have triggered flash floods in parts of Kupwara in northern Kashmir causing damages to buildings and roads.
Sep 14, 2014 · Jammu and Kashmir is battling one of the worst floods in decades with rivers in the region in spate due to days of incessant rain. Over 250 people have died and thousands are stranded across the state, including Srinagar.
- India, North
The torrential rain has triggered flash floods and landslides in parts of Poonch and northern Kashmir, causing damage to public infrastructure and private property.
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Jun 22, 2022 · Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir was Wednesday hit by flash floods and landslides that were triggered by heavy rains. The strategic Jammu-Srinagar National Highway was blocked due to landslides leading to the stranding of hundreds of vehicles.
