J-K: Cloudburst causes devastation in Ramban, 7 killed in landslide in Reasi

J-K: Flash flood situation has once again arisen due to heavy rain in Rajgarh area of ​​Ramban district of Jammu and Kashmir and cloudburst in the upper areas. So far 4 people have been confirmed dead in this incident, while 4 people are reported missing. At the same time, incidents of landslides have been reported in Mahore area of ​​​​Reasi district due to continuous heavy rains. According to initial reports, 7 bodies have been recovered from the debris so far, while many people are feared to be buried.

Many houses have been washed away, while relief and rescue work is going on. At the same time, an incident of landslide has also been reported in Reasi.

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Several houses washed away

According to the administration, many houses have been damaged, some of which were completely washed away in the flood waters. In view of the situation, the local administration has immediately started relief and rescue operations. Rescue teams are continuously conducting search operations in the affected areas to search for the missing people. Also, temporary relief centers have been set up for the affected families.

Cloudburst causes devastation in Ramban

Officials said that the situation is being monitored and additional teams will also be sent if needed. Due to continuous heavy rains, the water level of rivers and streams is rising rapidly, due to which the administration has appealed to the people to be alert. At the same time, in the Reasi landslide incident, the local administration and rescue teams are conducting relief and rescue operations on the spot.

In August 2025, there has been heavy devastation in many areas of Jammu and Kashmir. In this month, the state had to face continuous flash floods and landslides, causing major devastation especially in the Jammu region. So far more than 36 people have died in these incidents. At least 9 people lost their lives in Reasi and Doda districts alone. Heavy rains caused landslides, rising water levels in rivers and creating flood-like conditions in many villages.

7 killed in landslide in Reasi

Earlier, on 14 August 2025, a cloudburst incident has been taken place in Kishtwar district. This area is located on the route of Mata Vaishno Devi Yatra and is situated at an altitude of 9,000 feet above sea level. At least 60 people lost there life in this cloudburst, while several people were reported injured and missing in this incident. Strong flash floods swept away the camps, houses and bridges of devotees. The most shocking thing was that normal rainfall was recorded in the area, but due to the cloudburst, there was a sudden flood of water in a limited area.

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What is a cloudburst?

According to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), 10 cm or more rain in an hour in a small area is called cloudburst. This phenomenon often occurs in hilly areas. When the moisture-laden winds of monsoon collide with the mountains and rise up, they cool down and form dense clouds.

When the weight of water in them becomes unbearable, it suddenly falls in the form of heavy rain. This sudden rain creates conditions like flash floods, landslides and mudflows within minutes. Scientists believe that due to climate change, both the number and intensity of such incidents are increasing.

Clouds have burst in many places earlier too

Let us tell you that on August 14, 65 people, mostly pilgrims, were killed and more than 100 were injured due to cloudburst in Chisoti. Three days later, seven people including five children died and many others were injured in a flash flood in Kathua district, while on Tuesday, 34 pilgrims dead in landslide on the Vaishno Devi route in Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir.