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Days after Kishtwar rain fury, Kathua cloudburst leaves 7 dead

IndiaTimes Sunday, 17 August 2025 ()
Tragedy struck Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district as flash floods and landslides, triggered by a cloudburst and heavy rain, claimed at least seven lives, including five children. The deluge submerged villages, damaged houses and disrupted transportation, prompting rescue operations by the Army, police, and SDRF. Authorities have issued warnings and closed schools as more rain is expected in the region.
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