Srinagar, Aug. 27 -- Officials and locals said flash floods and mudslides triggered by the cloudbursts destroyed at least 30 houses, washed away over 300 kanals of irrigated land, swept away dozens of livestock, and damaged a bridge connecting the village with adjoining areas. Around 60 more homes were inundated, forcing residents to flee to nearby hillocks for safety.

The Tehsil headquarters of Inshan and surrounding areas also suffered damage, with public land being eroded by floodwaters. Authorities said relief and rescue operations were being hampered by the remoteness of Warwan, poor road connectivity, and the snapping of mobile and internet services.

The disaster comes just weeks after Paddar in Kishtwar was struck by a cloudburst...