
A sudden cloudburst struck the Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir on August 2, causing flash floods that damaged multiple shops and swept away parked vehicles.
Local authorities have ordered the closure of all schools in the Chenab Valley region, including Doda and Ramban districts, as a precautionary measure against further flooding.
The Amarnath Yatra has been temporarily halted due to the severe weather conditions, with the IMD issuing warnings for continued heavy rainfall across the valley.