What is the reason for the massive flood in J&K this year?

I think the correct thing to ask would be Why did the Kashmir flood cause so much damage and could this damage have been reduced? read more

Floods in the state are invariably linked to the Jhelum river and its history of crossing the danger mark, its streams and rivulets overflowing and thereby inundating the “Valley” (south Kashmir) in the process.During the past century there have major floods in the valley during the year 1903, 1929, 1948, 1950, 1959 and 1992. read more

Each time there are more rains than the drainage system can take, there can be floods. Sometimes, there is heavy rain for a very short period that result in floods. In other times, there may be light rain for many days and weeks and can also result in floods. River overflow Rivers can overflow their banks to cause flooding. read more

Hurricane causes massive floods in N.J. Rep. Bill Pascrell, D-N.J., discusses the devastation and clean-up efforts in the state. read more