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Flood Crisis Deepens In Himalayan Valley

A group of Kashmiri women looks on as rising waters swallow their home on the outskirts of Srinagar, India, on Thursday, part of a flood that engulfs dozens of villages across the Himalayan Valley. Thousands are displaced, with many fearful of worsening conditions. Agricultural land now lies submerged, houses are damaged, and families flee to higher ground. With road connectivity snapped 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 further road blockages. The Srinagar-Jammu National Highway--the Valley's lifeline--remains closed for the ninth straight day, deepening the crisis and cutting Kashmir off from vital supplies. Rescue teams begin evacuating vulnerable populations, but fear grips the region as memories of the devastating 2014 floods resurface. Adding to the tragedy, at least seven people are killed in a landslide in Himachal Pradesh, underscoring the wider human toll of extreme weather sweeping the Himalayan region (Photo by Sajad Hameed/NurPhoto).

Photo ID	#12713191
Date Taken	3 September 2025
Location	N/A
Photographer	Sajad Hameed/NurPhoto
Category	Environmental Issue
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Sajad Hameed/NurPhoto

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