In Manali, the Beas River rose dangerously after days of heavy rainfall, flooding key stretches of the Chandigarh–Manali highway. Sections of roads collapsed into the river, while bridges, shops, and even parts of hotels were washed away in the current. Viral clips showed vehicles being swept away within seconds, highlighting the sheer force of the flood. Thousands of tourists and locals remain stranded as authorities scramble to restore connectivity and launch rescue operations.

In Jammu & Kashmir, tragedy struck near the Vaishno Devi shrine route, where a massive landslide triggered by incessant rain buried roads and vehicles. At least 41 people have been confirmed dead, many of them pilgrims who had set out for the sacred journey. Rescue teams, including the Army and disaster response forces, are working round the clock to recover bodies and evacuate survivors.

The twin disasters underscore the worsening impact of erratic monsoon patterns in the Himalayan belt. With more rainfall forecast, officials have urged residents and travelers to remain cautious, avoid high-risk areas, and follow evacuation advisories. Relief camps are being set up to shelter displaced families.

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The sudden downpour damaged over 10 houses and washed away a key road in Doda after a stream overflowed. Authorities suspended traffic along the Jammu–Srinagar national highway due to landslides and shooting stones. The River Tawi surged past danger levels, with officials warning of a further rise overnight.

The meteorological department reported heavy rainfall across Kathua (155.6 mm), Bhaderwah (99.8 mm), Jammu (81.5 mm) and Katra (68.8 mm) during the past 24 hours. Schools across the Jammu division were closed as a precaution.

Rescue teams remain on high alert with the possibility of more cloudbursts, flash floods, and landslides until August 27. Over the weekend, Jammu logged 190.4 mm rain in 24 hours—the second-highest August rainfall in a century.

In Kashmir, southern districts faced heavy showers, though no flood alert was issued for the Jhelum river. Officials urged residents to stay away from water bodies and landslide-prone areas.

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