"A Kashmiri resident uses a wooden plank to cross floodwaters..."

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4 September 2025

A Kashmiri resident uses a wooden plank to cross floodwaters outside his house on the outskirts of Srinagar, India, on Thursday, as rising waters engulf dozens of villages across the Himalayan Valley, leaving thousands displaced and fearful 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 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 consecutive day, isolating Kashmir from vital supplies. Rescue teams evacuate vulnerable populations, but fear grips the region as memories of the devastating 2014 floods resurface. At least seven people die in a landslide in Himachal Pradesh, underscoring the wider human toll of extreme weather battering the Himalayan region.

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