At least 25 killed as floods and landslides hit northern India
Severe monsoon rains have triggered deadly floods and landslides across northern and northeastern India, resulting in at least 25 deaths. Rescue operations are underway in Kashmir, Nagaland, and Assam as authorities warn of continued heavy rainfall.
Why it matters
The disaster highlights the increasing vulnerability of South Asian regions to extreme weather events exacerbated by monsoon patterns.
Monsoon rains devastate communities, with rescue and relief operations intensifying and the death toll rising.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info People inspect vehicles that piled up due to flooding in Rajouri, Indian-administered Kashmir, July 19, 2026 [File: Reuters] By AFP and Reuters Published On 20 Jul 2026 20 Jul 2026 At least 25 people have been killed as floods and landslides have hit across north and northeastern India, local officials reported.
Several incidents were reported over the weekend in Indian-administered Kashmir and the northeastern state of Nagaland, following days of torrential monsoon rain, officials said on Monday.
In Kashmir, rain-related incidents in the Poonch, Rajouri and Doda districts killed at least 15 people, with several others reported missing, a senior police official said. In Nagaland, multiple landslides triggered by persistent rains killed nine people.
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