Tragic heavy rains and subsequent floods and landslides in the Himalayan region, which occurred from August 23 to August 26, 2025, have claimed 36 lives.
Heavy rains in the Himalayas have caused deadly landslides and floods, which have raised the death toll to 36 across India and Pakistan and displaced thousands from their ancestral homes.
A landslide near the Vaisno Devi shrine reportedly claimed 33 lives, and the authorities, to prevent more severe flooding and protect infrastructure, released excess water from dams in the region.
Although releasing excess water can often prevent dams from overflowing, it can lead to flooding downstream and destroy towns, villages, and farmlands.
At the time of writing this article, schools and highways are closed, and electricity and phone services are non-functional.
Meteorologists in the countries have given a warning that the rains could continue for weeks. This has left the community in a state of anxious hope for relief. The human cost of the monsoon is deeply felt.
