Heavy rains over the past 24 hours have triggered flash floods, landslides, and widespread road blockages across parts of North India, prompting school closures, travel disruptions, and damage to property.
Jammu Region: Schools Closed, Roads Washed Out
In Jammu and Kashmir, districts including Rajouri, Reasi, and Poonch were hit by intense overnight rains. Authorities ordered the closure of all schools citing safety concerns.
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In Surankote (Poonch), a flash flood during the night of August 11–12 damaged part of a high school, sweeping away a 200-foot shed and sports room along with records and equipment.
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In Rajouri’s Jaglanoo village, a cowshed collapsed, killing livestock.
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Multiple roads remain blocked, including:
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Kotranka–Khawas Road (closed at Kanja)
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Rajouri–Thanamandi–Surankote Road (shut between DKG and Bufliaz)
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Ghambir Mughlan–Thanamandi Road (blocked at several points)
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In Reasi, a landslide at Kandamorh, Tehsil Pouni, halted traffic, while rising water levels in the Chenab River washed away a key road patch at Gupt Kashi.
The Jammu–Srinagar Highway saw traffic jams at Jagti due to flooding. Authorities have issued alerts urging people to avoid rivers and streams. The MeT department has forecast rain and thunderstorms until August 15, with chances of heavy showers in some areas.
Uttarakhand: Kedarnath Yatra Suspended
In Uttarakhand, the Dehradun administration has declared a holiday for schools and anganwadi centres following heavy rain.
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The Kedarnath Yatra remains suspended until August 14 after a weather warning for heavy rainfall.
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In Uttarkashi, landslips and floods damaged Dharali village, disrupting rescue work.
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Repairs on the Gangotri National Highway at Songad and Dabrani were delayed due to weather, though a vital Bailey bridge near Gangnani has been opened.
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A 10-member geological team, including experts from the Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology, is awaiting road clearance to reach Dharali.
Himachal Pradesh: Nearly 400 Roads Shut
Heavy to very heavy rains in Himachal Pradesh triggered landslides and uprooted trees, closing 398 roads — including three national highways — for traffic.
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Mandi district reported 213 road closures; Kullu district 85.
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Blocked national highways include:
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Aut–Sainj Road (NH-305)
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Khab–Gramphoo Road (NH-505)
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Hatkoti–Poanta Sahib Road (NH-707)
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In Shimla, falling trees damaged multiple vehicles and the roof of a building in Vikas Nagar.
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The Chamba–Pathankot Highway caved in near Dunera, forcing a complete closure.
Authorities across affected states are on high alert, with disaster response teams working to clear debris and restore connectivity. Residents have been advised to follow weather advisories closely.
