Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:57am on 27 Aug 2025,Wednesday Weather & Environment
On August 26, 2025, torrential monsoon rains in Jammu & Kashmir unleashed a deadly landslide near the Vaishno Devi shrine, killing at least 30 pilgrims, injuring others, and suspending the pilgrimage amid active rescue operations. Simultaneously, a cloudburst in Doda’s Charu Nallah caused flash floods that claimed three lives, damaged homes, and collapsed infrastructure in Kishtwar. The calamity has led to widespread disruption—roads blocked, train services cancelled, and flood alerts issued. These events add to an ongoing regional monsoon crisis, marked by recurring cloudbursts and floods, with mounting casualties and humanitarian concerns across the area and neighboring Pakistan. (PC: The Hindu)
