The bridge spanning the Sahar Khad River in Jammu and the Kashmir Kathhua district was seriously damaged as the river flowed in space due to severe rainfall in this area.
The destruction of the bridge is part of the wider pattern of infrastructure damage and the human tragedy that gripped the region.
What is happening in J&K
Sahar Khad is located near the National Highway Jammu-Pathankot in the district of Kathhua in Jammu and Kashmir. The Sahar Khad River is usually a calm water point, but thanks to heavy monzons, a raging torrent has become.
However, it is not an isolated incident, because intense monsoon showers have deteriorated most of the parts of Jamm and Kashmir from 20 July 2025, causing infrastructure damage.
Since then, the meteorological department has issued a repeated warning of increased risk of lightning floods, landslides, mud and shooting stones, especially along vulnerable hilly routes such as the Srinagar-Jammu motorway.
More districts, including Jammu, Rajouri, Kathhua, Samba, Reasi and Kashmiri Valley, such as Srinagar and Anantnag, were constantly under the red and orange alerts for severe collisions and related flood threats, causing disturbances in traveling and emergency respondents.
On Thursday, August 14, sudden flood caused by heavy rains killed at least 60 people and left 200 more in Kashmir. 100 people were injured because of natural calamity, Reuters reported the next day.
The regions surrounding the Himalayas are prone to floods and landslides, but some scientists claim that the intensity and frequency of these events increase due to climate change, the report said.
Strong precipitation in other areas
A heavy downpour was also reported in parts of the Jammu and Kashmir district. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted occasional heavy to very strong precipitation in the district for time, nor reported.
Visuals show that water levels in some areas rise sharply, as continuous rain continues to disrupt the lives of the population.
On Saturday, the authorities issued advice because the weather forecast shows the possibility of intensive rainfall, along with cloudbursts, lightning floods and landslides in areas with high altitude of Jammu and Kashmir over the next four days, Tribune reported.
People were recommended to remain vigilant and prefer personal and community security. They must avoid unnecessary travel, especially in low -lying and flood areas, the Tribune print agency noted.
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