Saralnama
Heavy rains caused flash floods and a landslide near the Vaishno Devi shrine in Jammu and Kashmir on 26-27 Aug 2025. At least 30 people died and many were injured. Over 3,500 residents were evacuated from flood-hit areas. Telecom services were disrupted, making rescue work difficult. Teams from the police, army, and disaster forces are helping with relief and evacuation. The pilgrimage to Vaishno Devi has been suspended until weather improves. The region has seen heavy rainfall, with Udhampur Air Force Station recording 540 mm in 12 hours. Bollywood actresses Bhumi Pednekar and Dia Mirza expressed concern and urged prayers for those affected. People should stay away from rivers and landslide-prone areas during heavy rain. (Updated 27 Aug 2025, 13:10 IST; source: link)