Sixteen people were killed across Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), Uttarakhand, and Nagaland due to heavy rainfall that triggered flash floods and landslides.J&K was the worst-affected region, with 11 deaths reported in Poonch and Rajouri districts, primarily from Surankote tehsil.The rain began on Sunday, leading to cloudbursts in Kashmir's forests.Authorities suspended the Amarnath Yatra on specific routes due to ongoing rains.In Uttarakhand, two people died from lightning strikes in Haridwar, while 84 roads, including national highways, were blocked by landslides.An orange alert was issued for several districts, and a yellow alert for others.Nagaland's Mon district saw three deaths as flash floods damaged homes and blocked roads.Assam also faced severe flooding, affecting 12 districts and over 580 villages.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) warned of continued rainfall in North-Eastern states until July 25, with heavy to very heavy rain expected in some areas.The situation highlights the devastating impact of extreme weather events on infrastructure and communities.