Flash flood in J&K Reasi: What is flash flooding and why is it so dangerous?

A cloudburst in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district triggered flash floods, damaging houses and disrupting life in the Bathoi area. This incident, one of five cloudbursts in three days across the region, highlights the growing threat of flash flooding in mountainous areas. Authorities also closed schools in Kishtwar due to adverse weather and safety concerns.