Lightning Strike Kills Two in Anantnag as Jammu & Kashmir Braces for Heavy Rainfall
Lightning Strike Kills Two in Anantnag as Jammu & Kashmir Anantnag, Jammu & Kashmir: Two teenagers lost their lives and two others sustained injuries after a lightning strike hit a group of people in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Thursday. The incident occurred amid widespread rain and thunderstorms across several parts of Jammu and Kashmir, while the Meteorological Department has issued a warning for heavy rainfall and intense showers between August 16 and August 19.
Railway RRB Group D Admit Card 2026 Released: Download
Two Dead, Two Injured in Anantnag Lightning Incident Two Killed In Anantnag Lightning Strike  as Jammu & Kashmir
According to officials, the lightning strike occurred in the Gawran Nard area of Anantnag district. The deceased were identified as Faizan Ahmad (18), son of Mohammad Yaqoob Chard of Gawran, and Bilal Ahmad Battana (16), son of Nazir Ahmad from Redwani Gawran.
Two other youths, Sajad Ahmad Battana (15), son of Sai Battana, and Shareef Ahmad Battana, son of Jumma, both residents of Redwani Gawran, suffered injuries in the strike. They were immediately shifted to Primary Health Centre (PHC) Larnoo for medical treatment.
JKPSC Notified 7502 posts RTI
Rain and Thunderstorms Affect Multiple Districts
Several districts across Jammu and Kashmir witnessed rainfall and thundershowers, including Budgam, Shopian, Kulgam, Anantnag, Poonch, Rajouri, Reasi, Udhampur, and the Banihal-Ramban corridor. Weather activity was also reported in parts of central and north Kashmir.
Meteorological officials noted that brief but intense showers were experienced, or were expected, in areas such as Poonch, Rajouri, Budgam, Gulmarg, Shopian, Kulgam, Anantnag, Ganderbal’s hilly regions, Reasi, Ramban, Udhampur, and Doda.
Translator Vacancy in J&K 2026: Apply Online
Cloudburst Triggers Road Blockage Near Zojila
In a separate weather-related development, a cloudburst in the upper reaches of the Zojila sector caused debris to accumulate near Ranga Mode, leading to the temporary closure of the Srinagar-Sonamarg-Gumri (SSG) Road.
Authorities said teams from the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) were deployed to remove debris and restore normal traffic movement on the strategically important route. Commuters have been advised to remain cautious while traveling through the affected areas until full clearance is completed.
JKSSB Agriculture Dept Vacancy Out 2026Â Eligibility Apply Online
Flash Flood and Landslide Warning Issued
The Meteorological Centre has warned that periods of intense rainfall could result in:
- Localized flash floods
- Mudslides in vulnerable hilly regions
- Landslides along mountain roads
- Shooting stones in sensitive zones
Residents living near streams, riverbanks, and landslide-prone areas have been urged to stay alert and follow official advisories.
Jammu & Kashmir Weather Forecast
August 14
Light to moderate rain and thundershowers are expected across many locations in the Jammu division during the early morning hours, followed by scattered weather activity in the afternoon throughout Jammu and Kashmir.
August 15
Many areas are likely to receive light to moderate rainfall and thunderstorms during late-night and early-morning hours, with another short spell anticipated later in the day.
August 16-19
Weather officials predict multiple rounds of rain and thundershowers across Jammu and Kashmir. Several districts may experience heavy rainfall and intense showers, particularly during morning and afternoon periods.
While some districts in the Jammu region could witness heavy downpours, one or two districts in the Kashmir Valley may also experience brief but intense rainfall episodes.
Authorities Urge Public Caution
With adverse weather conditions expected to continue over the coming days, authorities have advised residents and travelers to remain vigilant, avoid unnecessary movement during thunderstorms, and adhere to weather advisories issued by local administration and disaster management agencies.