Flash Floods Ravage Ramban: Highway Damaged, Homes Swept Away, Three Dead

By A Staff Reporter

Ramban district in Jammu and Kashmir has been hit by devastating flash floods triggered by heavy rainfall, causing large-scale destruction and claiming three lives. Jammu Divisional Commissioner Ramesh Kumar confirmed the grim situation during a media briefing, highlighting both the damage caused and the immediate response by local authorities.

“The situation here isn’t very good,” he stated. “Due to yesterday’s heavy rainfall and related developments, the National Highway has been shut as parts of the road have been washed away and some sections have sunk. In addition to that, several homes have also been swept away and three casualties have been reported.”

The impact on infrastructure has been particularly severe, with the shutdown of the vital National Highway cutting off key transport and supply routes. The disruption has also left several remote areas temporarily inaccessible.

Despite the chaos, emergency teams responded swiftly. “The district administration immediately began road clearance operations and distribution of relief material,” Kumar added. With the rainfall having ceased, assessment efforts are now underway to evaluate the full extent of the damage and determine the next steps for restoration and aid.