Jammu and Kashmir rains LIVE: Amarnath Yatra suspended as J&K braces for heavy rain
Heavy rainfall in Jammu and Kashmir has caused flash floods in Rajouri, leading to evacuations and property damage. Authorities have suspended the Amarnath Yatra pilgrimage as a safety precaution due to the ongoing severe weather forecast.
Why it matters
The suspension of a major religious pilgrimage and the displacement of residents highlight the increasing vulnerability of Himalayan regions to extreme monsoon weather events.
Rajouri town was hit by flash floods following incessant overnight rainfall, forcing hundreds of residents to move to safer locations as floodwaters inundated low-lying areas, including the new bus stand early on Sunday (July 19, 2026), officials said.
Flash floods in Rajouri, J&K, displace hundreds as heavy rainfall causes widespread damage and emergency evacuations.
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday said that he will cut short his stay in Delhi and return to Jammu on Sunday afternoon in view of the worsening situation across parts of the division following heavy rains.
Heavy rains have lashed many parts of Jammu division, especially Rajouri.
Officials said Rajouri town was hit by flash floods following incessant overnight rainfall, forcing hundreds of residents to move to safer locations as floodwaters inundated low-lying areas.
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