Jammu & Kashmir Floods; Worst in 100 Years

As Jammu and Kashmir battles its worst flood in 100 years, leading environmental think-tank Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) has said heavy and unchecked development has magnified the tragedy in the state, especially in Srinagar.

Kashmiri houses submerged by flood waters are seen from an Indian Air Force helicopter during rescue and relief operations in Srinagar on September 10, 2014.(AFP)

An Indian air-force helicopter rescues a stranded man from his submerged house during floods in Srinagar on September 9, 2014.
A Kashmiri man crosses over flood waters with the use of a rope in Srinagar on September 9, 2014.
A view from an army helicopter of the devastation in Jammu & Kashmir due to flash floods.

Kashmiri people make their way through the floodwaters in Srinagar on September 10, 2014.