Heavy rains in Jammu and Kashmir's Budgam district triggered massive flash floods, sweeping away a man and causing significant damage to markets and residential areas.Rescue operations are underway with the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), police, and security forces deployed to assist affected residents.

Civil defence teams, alerted by a Red Alert for Kashmir, reported rising water levels in Sukhnag Nallah, with a sudden building collapse hampering efforts to salvage goods.Shopkeepers faced losses in crores of rupees.

Residents in Kathua district expressed distress over waterlogging and flooding, with stretches of the Old Samba-Kathua Road washed away, cutting off connectivity to villages.

A resident, Md Ali, highlighted the dire situation, noting that repeated flooding has damaged resources and crops, with the government failing to address past issues.Another resident pointed to a failed water management structure, leading to recurring problems.

Heavy rainfall also affected Rajouri district, prompting advisories for residents to remain alert due to rising river levels and risks of flash floods and landslides.