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Floods, cloudbursts devastate Jammu: Over 12,000 houses damaged, 150 lives lost

The recent floods and cloudbursts in the Jammu region have left a trail of devastation, with over 4,200 houses completely destroyed and more than 8,600 partially damaged. According to official data, 150 people lost their lives, 178 were injured, and 33 remain missing, with Kishtwar recording the highest casualties. Sep 23, 2025
Flash flood in Jammu

Jammu floods unleash health crisis; doctors warn of hidden cardiovascular risks

The recent floods in Jammu province have not only claimed lives and destroyed property but also unleashed a silent health crisis. During a medical camp organized by Dr. Sushil Sharma, Head of Cardiology at Super Specialty Hospital Jammu, many flood-affected residents were diagnosed with cardiovascular problems. Sep 22, 2025
Kishtwar cloud burst

Choshiti cloudburst: 32 missing to be declared dead within six months by relaxing rules

In a compassionate decision, authorities are moving to declare 32 persons missing after the August 14 cloudburst in Choshiti village of Kishtwar district as dead within six months. Normally, government rules require a seven-year wait to declare a missing person deceased, but the rule has been relaxed in this special case to enable families to receive compensation. Sep 18, 2025
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