65 Lives lost as J@K Faces Catastrophic Flooding

Jammu and Kashmir floods in August 2025 killed 65 people when cloudbursts struck Kishtwar district, marking the region’s worst flooding disaster in a decade. Flash floods displaced thousands, destroyed infrastructure, and exposed critical climate vulnerabilities. NDRF teams rescued 167 people while 39 remain missing. This analysis covers immediate impacts, economic losses in tourism and agriculture, and essential flood management strategies for climate-resilient Himalayan communities.