India, July 7 -- Flash floods triggered by heavy rainfall struck the upper reaches of Thathri town in Jammu and Kashmir's Doda district early on Tuesday, burying cars and forcing mud, rocks, and debris down onto commercial and residential areas. While extensive structural damage occurred across the town, no loss of life has been reported.

According to a preliminary official assessment by Thathri tehsildar Satish Rana, at least 10 houses and 25 shops sustained substantial damage from the sliding mud and debris. "A heavy downpour started around midnight, bringing down massive debris that entered residential quarters and commercial structures," Rana said.

Local resident Shamauddin recalled waking up to the sound of torrential rain at 12:30...