44 cloudbursts in J&K since July claim 35 lives, trigger widespread destruction

The latest cloudbursts struck Kulgam and Baramulla, triggering flash floods but causing no casualties.

Officials say cloudbursts have affected districts across both Kashmir Valley and the Jammu region.

Houses, roads, bridges and agricultural land have been severely damaged across the region.

Meteorologists link the rising number of cloudbursts to climate change and the interaction of monsoon winds with Western Disturbances.