- Over 13,600 houses damaged across Jammu and Kashmir UT
- 758 school buildings declared unsafe in Jammu division
- 12,500+ hectares of agricultural land affected, 315 hectares horticulture loss
- Amit Shah, LG Sinha, CM Omar Abdullah visit flood-hit areas
- Relief and rehabilitation measures underway for affected families
Flash floods and cloudbursts that hit Jammu and Kashmir in August and September have caused extensive loss of life and property across the Union Territory. According to official figures, 150 people have died, 178 were injured, and 33 remain missing, with Kishtwar recording the highest number of casualties.
The floods damaged over 13,600 houses across J&K. In Kashmir, 864 houses were affected, including 16 fully damaged and 57 severely damaged, while in Jammu, 12,800 houses were impacted, with 4,200 completely destroyed. Agricultural losses were significant, with over 12,500 hectares of land affected and nearly 315 hectares in the horticulture sector, particularly in Anantnag, Kulgam, and Pulwama, suffering an estimated Rs 59 lakh in damages.
Education infrastructure also took a hit, with 758 school buildings in Jammu division declared unsafe following safety audits of 8,800 schools.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah visited Jammu on August 31 to assess the damage, accompanied by Lt Governor Manoj Sinha, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, and other senior officials. Shah toured flood-affected villages, including Mangu Chak near Jammu Airport, reviewed damage to riverbanks and border security infrastructure, and assured victims of timely relief and rehabilitation.
The state and central administrations continue relief and restoration operations to help residents recover from one of the worst natural calamities in recent years.
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