J&K: Pahalgam cloudburst damages hotels, huts, washes away road; tourists moved to safety
A cloudburst in Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir, caused flash floods that damaged hotels, roads, and infrastructure across 11 villages. Tourists were evacuated safely, but the event has raised questions about construction in flood-prone areas.
Why it matters
It highlights the vulnerability of Himalayan regions to extreme weather events and the ongoing debate regarding urban planning and environmental safety.
SRINAGAR: Cloudburst-triggered flash floods in Jammu & Kashmir’s Pahalgam inundated hotels and huts, and damaged roads, power infrastructure, and agricultural fields along Overa stream on Saturday evening, sparking panic among locals and tourists in around 11 villages.Around 20 hotels suffered heavy damage, while the cloudburst completely washed away a 100-metre stretch of a road.“I was inside a hotel when the floodwater suddenly gushed in. The hotel owner and his staff rushed to our rooms and evacuated us to safety. I am surprised that we survived,” a tourist from Nagpur said.Another tourist said it was around dinner time when the floodwater began rushing into the hotel.
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