Flash Floods Devastate Agricultural Land in Rajouri, Jammu and Kashmir
Flash Floods Devastate Agricultural Land in Rajouri, Jammu and Kashmir
IN · Published Aug 9, 2026
Flash floods triggered by heavy rainfall on July 19 and subsequent rains have caused extensive damage to agricultural land and crops in the Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir, India.
The Saaj, Plangher, and Mehra areas have been particularly affected, with reports of paddy fields, maize crops, and livestock enclosures being washed away.

Impact & Risks

The flash floods have left dozens of families in Rajouri struggling to recover from the loss of their primary agricultural land and crops. The destruction of paddy fields, maize crops, and livestock enclosures has disrupted the livelihoods of farming communities, many of whom depend entirely on agriculture for sustenance. The erosion of land beneath homes has also created safety risks for residents. The lack of immediate government intervention has exacerbated the challenges faced by the affected families, leaving them vulnerable to food insecurity and economic hardship.

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