Heavy rain alert in Jammu Kashmir: IMD issues warning for next 16 hours

September 2, 2025 by News Desk

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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday evening issued a warning for heavy to very heavy rainfall across several districts of Jammu Kashmir over the next 14–16 hours.

Areas in Jammu division including Jammu, Kathua, Reasi, Doda, Udhampur, Rajouri, and Ramban are expected to experience widespread downpours, as per the advisory.

Meanwhile, the Pir Panjal range and south Kashmir districts, particularly Kishtwar, Poonch, Anantnag, Shopian, and Kulgam, are likely to receive moderate to heavy rainfall with brief intense showers.

Authorities have also cautioned residents about the possibility of cloudbursts, flash floods, landslides, and waterlogging at vulnerable locations

This alert comes after two days of incessant rainfall that have already raised water levels in rivers across the region.

Locals told The Kashmiriyat that it has been raining constantly in most of south Kashmir, causing the water levels to swell in Jhelum and its tributaries. “The Bringi river has been rising drastically as there has been constant rainfall for over 6 hours now,” a Dialgam resident told The Kashmiriyat.

In Jammu, the Ujh and Ravi rivers crossed alert levels, prompting the closure of schools on September 3.

As per details available with The Kashmiriyat, the Jhelum rose to 10.40 feet at Ram Munshi Bagh in Srinagar, though officials say there is currently no immediate flood threat. District administrations have been directed to remain on high alert and residents near riverbanks are urged to follow official advisories.

Authorities advise people to stay updated with weather alerts, avoid low-lying areas, and take necessary precautions as the monsoon continues to lash the region.