SRINAGAR, India (AP) — Flash floods caused by torrential rains in a remote village in India-controlled Kashmir have left at least 56 people dead and scores missing, authorities said Thursday, as rescue teams scouring the devastated Himalayan village brought at least 300 people to safety.

Rescue operation in the region is underway as teams of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), and J&K's SDRF along with Indian Army, and local police are carrying out the operation. Read on:

Recent cloudbursts, flash floods, and landslides in the Himalayan states highlight the region's vulnerability to intense rainfall, even during normal monsoon seasons. Districts like Kishtwar and Uttarkashi,

Flash floods caused by torrential rains in a remote village in Indian-controlled Kashmir have left at least 56 people dead and scores missing, according to authorities.

Light to moderate rainfall is likely in Jammu & Kashmir till August 19, with risks of flash floods, cloudbursts, and landslides. Authorities have advised residents and tourists to stay alert and follow weather advisories.

A devastating cloudburst in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district has claimed seven lives, triggering landslides and flash floods. The deluge washed awa

Flash floods caused by torrential rains in a remote village in India-controlled Kashmir have left at least 56 people dead and scores missing, according to authorities.

Rescue operations are ongoing, with landslides affecting nearby areas. The district administration is monitoring water levels and advising residents to stay away from water bodies due to heavy rains and potential flooding.