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Heavy Rain Causes 22 Deaths in Kashmir, Uttarakhand, and Nagaland
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2026-07-21 06:41   Incidents   10

Heavy Rain Causes 22 Deaths in Kashmir, Uttarakhand, and Nagaland

Heavy rainfall triggered landslides, floods, and road accidents across Jammu & Kashmir, Uttarakhand, and Nagaland, resulting in at least 22 fatalities.

In Kashmir, 11 people died due to rain-related incidents, including a landslide that buried seven individuals in Poonch's Loran area and a bus accident in Doda district.Uttarakhand reported a child missing after being swept by the Saryu River and a lightning strike fatality.Nagaland's Mon town saw nine deaths from landslides, with search teams recovering seven bodies.The India Meteorological Department (IMD) warned of continued heavy rains in northwest and northeast India.Relief measures, including ex gratia payments, were announced for affected families.The disaster highlights the vulnerability of mountainous regions to extreme weather, with officials urging preparedness for ongoing monsoon activity.

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