SaralnamaOver the last four days, heavy rain caused flash floods and landslides in Jammu & Kashmir, damaging bridges, electricity poles, and mobile towers. The Vaishno Devi pilgrimage was suspended. Actor R Madhavan is stuck in Leh, Ladakh, as flights are canceled due to continuous rain. He shared his experience of similar weather in 2008 during a film shoot. Actor Aly Goni struggled to contact his father in Jammu because of network disruption but confirmed his family is safe. Roads and highways in the region are blocked, and many trains are canceled. Millions are without telecom services. The heavy rain follows a deadly cloudburst on August 14 in Kishtwar district that killed 65 people. Authorities continue rescue and relief work. How to stay safe: Avoid traveling to flood-affected areas and keep emergency contacts handy. (Updated 28 Aug 2025, 12:14 IST; source: link)