"Kashmiri residents stand outside their flooded homes on the..."

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4 September 2025

Kashmiri residents stand outside their flooded homes on the outskirts of Srinagar 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, 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 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 lose their lives in a landslide in Himachal Pradesh, highlighting the wider human toll of extreme weather battering the Himalayan region.

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