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Heavy rains swell rivers in J&K

Intermittent rainfall has swollen rivers and streams, triggering a flood scare across Jammu and Kashmir. The Srinagar-Jammu highway remains closed for the third consecutive day due to damage. Pilgrimages to major religious sites are suspended, advising devotees to stay at base camps. In Jammu, relentless rain has claimed 26 lives, with six people still missing. Rescue teams are intensifying their search efforts in the worst-hit border districts.

25 Jul 2026 12:56 am