Flash Floods, Landslides Kill 11 in Kashmir, Seven Missing

Flash floods and landslides triggered by heavy rainfall killed at least 11 people and left seven others missing in Indian-controlled Kashmir on Sunday, local media reported.

The disaster struck the border districts of Poonch and Rajouri, southwest of Srinagar, the region's summer capital.

Officials said continuous overnight rainfall caused rivers and streams to overflow, inundating low-lying areas and forcing hundreds of residents to evacuate to safer locations.

Floodwaters also submerged the newly built bus terminal at Bela Colony in Rajouri during the early hours of Sunday, while several vehicles were swept away or left underwater as swollen rivers burst their banks.

The flooding caused widespread damage to homes, roads and public infrastructure, disrupting transport and normal life across the affected areas.

Authorities launched a large-scale rescue and relief operation involving multiple agencies to search for the missing, evacuate stranded residents and provide emergency assistance. Rescue efforts have been hampered by continued rainfall, landslides and damaged road links.

Meanwhile, weather officials warned that moderate to heavy rainfall is likely to continue across Indian-controlled Kashmir through July 23, raising concerns over further flash floods, landslides and additional damage in vulnerable areas.