Jhelum breach inundates Budgam villages, residents evacuated

September 4, 2025 by News Desk

A major breach occurred in the River Jhelum bund near Zoonipora village in Budgam during the early hours on Thursday, resulting in inundation of several adjoining areas.

Officials said the breach led to flooding in Shalina, Rakh Shalina and Baghi Shakirshah villages. Residents of these areas were evacuated overnight and shifted to designated rescue centres and safer locations.

Authorities said there is still apprehension of inundation in Seerbagh and Summerbugh villages. Rescue teams are relocating people from these vulnerable areas to safety, while residents have been advised to move to higher ground until the water level recedes.

To accommodate the displaced families, the district administration has activated six rescue centres in the affected belt.

These include Government High School Wagoora, Government Higher Secondary School Khandah, Sheikh-ul-Alam High School Wagoora, Government Higher Secondary School BK Pora, Islamic Public High School Kralpora, and Dar-ul-Fatah Dangerpora.

Officials said the entire administrative machinery is on the ground. Teams from SDRF, NDRF, Police and the Revenue Department are carrying out round-the-clock relief and rescue operations.

The administration has urged people to remain cautious but avoid panic, assuring that all possible measures are being taken to safeguard lives and property. [KNT]