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Kathua Records 153 mm Rainfall in 24 Hours Amid Heavy J&K Downpours
✍️ Daily Excelsior
🗓 22 Jul 2026, 02:48 PM
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Kathua town in Jammu & Kashmir received an unprecedented 153 mm of rainfall in a single 24‑hour period, while the rest of the region endured heavy downpours that have caused flooding and road closures.
Kathua, a town in the northern Indian state of Jammu & Kashmir, recorded a record 153 mm of rainfall within a 24‑hour span, the highest in the region’s recent history.
The heavy downpours that have lashed the state for days have led to widespread flooding, with several roads and bridges temporarily closed to traffic.
Local authorities have issued flood warnings and urged residents to stay away from low‑lying areas, while relief teams are on standby to assist affected communities.
The heavy downpours that have lashed the state for days have led to widespread flooding, with several roads and bridges temporarily closed to traffic.
Local authorities have issued flood warnings and urged residents to stay away from low‑lying areas, while relief teams are on standby to assist affected communities.