Over the past 38 hours, torrential rainfall triggered flash floods across the Jammu region, affecting around 20 to 30 low-lying localities in Jammu and Samba districts. As floodwaters surged, over 5,000 residents were evacuated to safety, with coordinated rescue efforts involving the Army, NDRF, SDRF, and local authorities (Siasat).
The rainfall has shattered historical records: Jammu received 380 mm in a single day—its highest in a 24-hour period since records began in 1974—and Udhampur recorded an unprecedented 629.4 mm, eclipsing benchmarks set decades ago (Deccan Chronicle, Hindustan Times).
The Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha affirmed that relief materials were being provided, and that power, water, and communication services would be restored as floodwaters receded (Siasat, The Economic Times, Kashmir News Service). Schools and colleges remain closed, and restoration of essential infrastructure is a top priority (Siasat, The Economic Times).
Meanwhile, devastating impacts have also been felt elsewhere in the region: near the Vaishno Devi shrine, a landslide claimed at least 30–32 lives, prompting cancellation of the pilgrimage and suspension of train services (The Times of India). The rainfall has strained roads, bridges, and telecommunication networks, leaving vast swathes under crisis (Reuters, The Times of India).
