There is a disaster in the sky in Jammu and Kashmir, havoc in Doda, 31 deaths due to landslides in Katra. Is it just rain or a big threat hovering over the mountains? Siren, debris and broken networks… are Kashmir breath stopping? See the devastation in the pictures…
The outbreak of rain on Jammu and Kashmir has been increasing continuously for the last four days. Cloud bursting in Doda, landslides in Katra and the boom of rivers have created an atmosphere of fear in the state. The administration has accelerated the rescue operation by issuing high alert.
Vaishno Devi Yatra route has come to a complete standstill after landslides on the Trikuta hills. There is mourning in the area due to the death of 31 devotees and the news of many injured. Search operations continue due to the possibility of people being buried under the debris.
floods after cloudburst in Doda district changed the map of the entire area. Houses, bridges and roads were washed away. The Chenab River is in spate and the danger sirens are rolling continuously.
The bridge over the Tawi River of Jammu collapsed in the flood. The vehicles moving on the bridge were also trapped. There was a scream all around. A heavy iron bridge was swept away in Kishtwar, which broke the contact in the areas.
huge winds and rains in Udhampur collapsed and fell on the car. Traffic on the roads has come to a standstill. Relief teams are working at the scene.
heavy rains and floods have stalled electricity and mobile networks. People are out of contact. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has described the situation as worse than the disaster of 2014.
more than 3,500 people are living in temporary shelters due to continuous rains and floods. They are getting food and drink and supply of medicines.
22 cm of rain in just 6 hours has disturbed the condition of Jammu. The Meteorological Department says that the danger has not yet been postponed.
Meteorological Department has issued a red alert for the next 24 hours. The risk of landslides and floods in the hilly areas may increase further. The Gupta Ganga temple in Bhadarwah area of Doda also got hit by floods. The priests were taken to safe places.
Indian Army, NDRF and SDRF teams are engaged in rescue day and night. Helicopter rescue and relief materials are being delivered.
Kishtwar’s tons weighing iron bridge was swept away in flood. The contact of the area has been completely cut off by the road breakdown.
landslides and floods transformed houses in Doda and Katra into debris. People are in a bad state.
heavy rains broke electric wires. Many villages are completely in darkness. The administration is trying to supply emergency.
In Doda, Katra and Kishtwar, the administration warned people to visit the loudspeakers to the height places. They said, "The problem of so much connectivity has never been felt before."
Still Struggling with Almost Nonexistent Communication. There is a trickle of data flowing on jio mobile but no fixed line wifi, no browsing, almost no apps, things like x open frustratingly slowly, whatsapp struggles with anything Messages. Haven’t felt this…
-Omar abdullah (@omarabdullah) August 27, 2025
Many big roads including Jammu-Srinagar highway have been closed. The risk of landslides on the hill roads has increased, causing trouble to the passengers.
floods and rains have damaged hundreds of houses. The crops standing in the fields have been washed away and there has been a loss of millions.
The Indian Army is constantly trying to reach the affected villages. People are being safely evacuated using helicopters and boats. Seeing the service of the army, people trapped in destruction are getting emotional.
Jammu and Kashmir is struggling with the havoc of nature these days. The situation is dangerous due to continuous rains, floods and landslides. The administration has asked people to be vigilant.