7 Killed in Loran House Collapse, Rajouri Flash Flood Deaths Reach 2
- Seven people died when a house collapsed in Loran village due to heavy rainfall.
- Recovery teams found two bodies of people missing in a Rajouri flash flood.
- Jammu and Kashmir is in its third consecutive day of severe weather, causing widespread damage to civilian infrastructure.
- Omar Abdullah has promised to prevent further flood-related deaths in the affected districts.
House Collapse in Loran Claims Seven Lives
At least seven people died in Loran village after a house collapsed under the pressure of relentless rain. The incident occurred late Sunday night as the region reeled from its third straight day of extreme weather.
Local rescue teams pulled seven bodies from the debris. Officials have not yet confirmed if anyone else remains trapped. The house was a single-storey structure that gave way without warning.
Rajouri Flash Flood: Two Bodies Recovered
In a separate tragedy, search teams recovered the bodies of two people who had gone missing in a flash flood in the Rajouri district. The victims were swept away when a sudden surge of water hit a low-lying area.
Rescuers found the bodies after hours of searching along the watercourse. The names of the deceased have not been released pending family notification.
Third Day of Weather Fury Batters Jammu and Kashmir
Jammu and Kashmir is enduring a prolonged spell of heavy rain that has damaged roads, bridges, power lines, and homes across multiple districts. The downpour has triggered landslides in several hilly areas, cutting off remote villages.
Civilian infrastructure has taken a massive hit. Many roads remain blocked, and electricity supply has been disrupted in parts of the Kashmir Valley and the Jammu region. Authorities are struggling to restore normalcy as the rain continues.
Omar Abdullah Vows to Prevent Further Deaths
Omar Abdullah, the former chief minister and a key political figure in the region, has assured the public that the administration will do everything possible to ensure no more lives are lost in flood-ravaged districts. He made the statement during a review of the rescue and relief operations.
Abdullah stressed the need for swift evacuation of people from vulnerable areas. He also called for better coordination between disaster response teams and local authorities.
The weather department has warned that more rain is expected over the next 48 hours. Residents in low-lying and landslide-prone zones have been advised to stay alert.
Recovery efforts remain underway in both Loran and Rajouri. Officials have not yet provided a full estimate of the damage or the total number of affected families.
The coming days will test the region's disaster preparedness as the monsoon shows no signs of easing.