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Cloudburst in Kathua triggers landslide, flash floods: 7 dead, trains disrupted, CM announces ex-gratia – top developments

IndiaTimes Sunday, 17 August 2025 ()
A devastating cloudburst in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district has claimed seven lives, triggering landslides and flash floods. The deluge washed away roads, damaged homes, and disrupted train services on the Jammu-Pathankot line. Rescue operations are underway, with the Army, NDRF, and SDRF assisting victims.
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News video: BREAKING: Cloudburst Devastates Kathua, Jammu & Kashmir | 4 Dead As Floods Swallow Villages

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A sudden cloudburst wreaked havoc in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua district, leaving at least four people dead and several others injured. The disaster struck Janglote village during the intervening night of Saturday and Sunday, triggering flash floods that destroyed homes, roads, and even a police...

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