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21 July 2026

J&K rain and landslide disaster

While the event highlights the recurring challenge of disaster management in the Himalayas, it serves as a contextual example for broader questions on disaster mitigation and vulnerability rather than being a specific policy or legislative development.

1 min read Day 2 of 3 1 questions 1 prelims

Notes

  • Recent heavy rainfall in Jammu and Kashmir has resulted in 21 deaths within a 24-hour period.
  • Poonch district experienced a significant landslide in the Loran area, resulting in 7 fatalities, including women and children.
  • Doda district reported 3 deaths due to shooting-stone incidents.
  • Meteorological Department has forecasted intense weather conditions for J&K over the subsequent 48 hours.
  • Disaster impacts include the destruction of residential structures, disruption of essential services like water and electricity, and the necessity for multi-agency rescue operations.
  • Authorities have issued safety advisories for hilly regions, specifically warning against proximity to streams and landslide-prone zones.

Part of a longer story

This is day 2 of 3 in J&K monsoon rain and landslide disaster, which has been running since 20 July 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. The recurring incidents of landslides and flash floods in the Himalayan region highlight the vulnerability of mountain ecosystems. Discuss the institutional challenges in disaster response and the necessity of proactive mitigation strategies in such terrain. 150 words
    Attempt this — 150 words in 8 min
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Prelims

  1. Which of the following phenomena is commonly associated with heavy rainfall in the mountainous regions of Jammu and Kashmir, as evidenced by recent reports?

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