# Flash floods hit Kashmir after heavy rain, IMD warns 2026-08-08T03:43:32+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Heavy rain caused flash floods in parts of Kashmir on Friday, with districts Budgam, Baramulla and Bandipora hit hardest. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast widespread light to moderate rainfall over the next 24 hours, with brief, intense showers at a few spots until August 4, thehindubusinessline.com reports. In Bandipora, muddy water entered a government primary school, damaging classroom mats and forcing its closure for the day. Baramulla's Brennar area in Sopore township also saw flash floods, but officials said there was no loss of life or property damage. Authorities are monitoring the situation. ## Coverage - thehindubusinessline.com Tags: flash floods, IMD forecast, Kashmir, Monsoon, school closure Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/flash-floods-hit-kashmir-after-heavy-rain-imd-warns/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/flash-floods-hit-kashmir-after-heavy-rain-imd-warns/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.