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Flood Crisis Deepens In Himalayan Valley

Residents cling to a rope as they wade through strong floodwaters during a rescue operation on the outskirts of Srinagar, India, where rising waters submerge homes and displace thousands. 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. Agricultural land lies submerged, homes are damaged, and families flee to higher ground. With road connectivity snapped and shops shuttered, stranded residents face acute 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--is now closed for the ninth consecutive 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 die in a landslide in Himachal Pradesh, underscoring the wider human toll of extreme weather battering the Himalayan region. (Photo by Sajad Hameed/NurPhoto)

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