Torrential rainfall caused flash floods and mudslides in Thathri town, Doda district, Jammu and Kashmir, early Tuesday. The event damaged residential structures, roads, and the Doda-Kishtwar highway, with several houses buried under debris. No injuries were reported, and restoration efforts are underway.
A major landslide near the Kwar hydroelectric power project in Kishtwar, Jammu and Kashmir, blocked the Kishtwar-Doda Highway on Monday due to heavy rainfall. Flash floods and mudslides buried vehicles and construction equipment at the project site, though no casualties were reported. Gates of the Baglihar dam were opened due to increased Chenab river levels.
Heavy rains caused flash floods in J&K's Doda district, blocking roads and severing village connectivity. Authorities suspended pilgrimages to Machhail Mata and Mindhal Mata shrines in Kishtwar district for pilgrim safety. Administrations issued advisories, urging residents to avoid travel and media to verify weather information.
An FIR has been filed against 30 Army personnel, including a Colonel and a Major, for allegedly storming a police station in Kishtwar, Jammu & Kashmir. They are accused of assaulting police officers and damaging property after a military vehicle was intercepted.
Jammu and Kashmir Police registered a case against 17 Rashtriya Rifles Army personnel, including a colonel and a major, for allegedly storming a police station in Kishtwar, assaulting officials, and damaging property after police seized an Army member's vehicle. The Army pledged cooperation.
