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Flood Crisis Deepens In Himalayan Valley

Members of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) arrive with boats on Thursday to rescue residents trapped in submerged homes after floodwaters sweep through residential areas on the outskirts of Srinagar. Rising waters engulf dozens of villages across the Himalayan Valley, displacing thousands and fueling fears of worsening conditions. Vast stretches of farmland lie underwater, houses are damaged, and families flee to higher ground. With road connectivity cut and shops shuttered, stranded residents face severe shortages of essential supplies as transport services remain paralyzed. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issues a red alert, warning of heightened risks of landslides, flash floods, and fresh road blockages. The Srinagar-Jammu National Highway--the Valley's lifeline--remains closed for the ninth straight day, further isolating Kashmir from vital supplies. Rescue teams begin evacuating vulnerable populations, but fear grips the region as memories of the catastrophic 2014 floods resurface. In neighboring Himachal Pradesh, at least seven people are killed in a landslide, highlighting the wider human toll of extreme weather battering the Himalayan region. (Photo by Sajad Hameed/NurPhoto)

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Photo ID	#12713176
Date Taken	3 September 2025
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Photographer	Sajad Hameed/NurPhoto
Category	Environmental Issue
Copyright	© 2025 NurPhoto - Sajad Hameed/NurPhoto

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