Flash Floods Hit Northern India and Pakistan

Severe flash floods and cloudbursts have struck northern India and Pakistan, resulting in multiple fatalities, missing persons, and widespread destruction. In Himachal Pradesh, at least five people have died, three remain missing in Kullu district, and over 250 people were rescued from flood-hit Dharamshala, with extensive damage reported to homes, roads, and bridges. Jammu and Kashmir experienced flash floods that claimed at least three lives, including children, and caused landslides that disrupted the Vaishno Devi pilgrimage route. In Pakistan's Swat district, rescue teams recovered at least three bodies after several people drowned in the Swat River amid glacial lake outburst floods. Authorities across affected regions have issued warnings, relocated at-risk families, and advised the public to avoid rivers and low-lying areas during ongoing heavy rains. Relief and search operations continue as officials monitor the risk of further landslides and flooding.