J&K flood toll climbs to 28 as fresh deaths hit Poonch, Doda; rescuers dig through debris as rain threat persists

Flash floods and landslides in Jammu division killed 28 people, with 23 deaths in Poonch and 3 in Doda.

A house collapse in Poonch killed seven, including children; rescuers found four bodies from rubble.

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah announced ex gratia of Rs 6 lakh for each victim's family.

Amarnath Yatra and pilgrimages to Vaishno Devi shrine and Shiv Khori remained suspended for a second day.

India Meteorological Department issued a red alert warning of extremely heavy rain over the next three days.