A cloudburst in Jod Ghati village, Kathua district, Jammu and Kashmir, resulted in four deaths and six injuries, with rescue efforts underway by a joint team of police and SDRF; landslides also occurred in nearby villages, and the Ujh river neared the danger mark.

The officials said the cloudburst hit Jod Ghati in Rajbagh area of the district during the intervening night of Saturday and Sunday, snapping access to the village and causing some damage to land and property.

At least 60 people were killed, more than 100 injured and another 200 still missing, Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir Omar Abdullah told reporters on Friday. The Himalayas are prone to floods and landslides, but some scientists say the intensity and frequency of these events are increasing due to climate change.

Himachal Pradesh faced flash floods in Mandi, damaging roads and services, while a cloudburst in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua left four people feared dead. Landslides blocked key highways as heavy rainfall continued to batter both states.

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Additional Deputy Commissioner, Kotranka, Dil Mir confirmed the shifting of the affected families to a government accommodation at a safer place to prevent loss of lives.