Kathua Cloudburst Tragedy
A massive cloudburst hit Jodh Ghati, Kathua.
7 people dead, including 5 children.
Flash floods & landslides damaged homes, roads, rail tracks.
Train services on Jammu–Pathankot disrupted.
Army, NDRF, SDRF teams leading rescue ops.
CM Omar Abdullah announced ex-gratia aid; HM Amit Shah assured central help.
Kishtwar Horror Continues
Chasoti village in Kishtwar still digging out from earlier disaster.
Survivors say: “The mountain itself was coming down.”
Dozens killed, 75+ still missing.
Machail Mata Yatra suspended due to destroyed routes.
Weather Alert for J&K
IMD issues fresh heavy rainfall alert.
High risk of cloudbursts, landslides, and flash floods in hill areas.
Residents advised to stay indoors, avoid rivers/streams.
Security Scare in Samba
A balloon shaped like an aircraft with Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) logo found near Ramgarh, Samba.
Investigations on—suspected surveillance/psychological tactic.
Security tightened along the border.
Flooding in Punjab Border Villages
Overflow from Ujh & Jalalia rivers floods villages in Pathankot.
Farmland & crops badly damaged.
No casualties; Punjab govt promises compensation to farmers.
