Shuttle operations of four trains between Jammu and Katra, launched on September 1 to support residents and stranded passengers, were suspended on Wednesday due to relentless rains and flooding. Launched on September 1, the Jammu to Katra shuttle trains had been planned to continue until September 15. Long-distance trains from New Delhi to Katra have likewise been curtailed temporarily. Rail traffic in the Jammu division has remained suspended for nine consecutive days following track misalignments and breaches caused by flash floods and incessant rain on August 26 along the Pathankot to Jammu section. To ease the situation, the Railways have deployed special services, transporting 5,784 passengers over the past four days. The Vaishno Devi pilgrimage remains on hold for the ninth stra...

The flood situation in Kashmir worsened on Wednesday morning as several rivers and tributaries crossed flood alert and danger marks, with authorities urging people in vulnerable areas to remain vigilant. As per the recent readings at 4 P.M., the Jhelum river at Sangam is flowing at 26.55 ft, above the danger level of 25ft. At Pampore, the river Jhelum is flowing at 5.76 meters against the danger level of 5m. At Ram Munshi bagh in Srinagar, the water is flowing at 19.43ft against the flood level of 18ft, at Randiara in south Kashmir's Shopian area, the water levels were recorded at 3.94 M, against the 5.4m danger level. At Lidder Nallah in Batkoot, the water is currently flowing at 1.51m, below the danger mark of 1.65m. Lastly, the Vishow (Weshav) Nallah at Kulgam is overflowing at 11.10...

Continuous rainfall across Jammu Kashmir on Wednesday intensified the flood threat, with several rivers and tributaries crossing alert and danger levels. Authorities have urged people in low-lying and vulnerable areas to stay vigilant as the situation worsens. According to independent forecasters, around 10:30 a.m. a cluster of clouds developed over Samba and quickly spread, triggering heavy showers across Samba, Jammu, Udhampur, Ramban, Doda, Kishtwar, and Kathua. By early afternoon, the system appeared to be moving towards south Kashmir, with fresh spells of rain expected in Anantnag, Shopian, and Kulgam over the next 4 to 8 hours. According to the Irrigation and Flood Control Department, at 1 P M., the Jhelum at Sangam was flowing at 24.75 ft, just shy of the 25 ft danger mark,...

The flood situation in Kashmir worsened on Wednesday morning as several rivers and tributaries crossed flood alert and danger marks, with authorities urging people in vulnerable areas to remain vigilant. As per the 11 a.m. gauge readings, the Jhelum river at Sangam was flowing at 23.88 ft, above the flood alert mark of 21 ft and approaching the danger level of 25 ft. At Pampore, the level stood at 4.43 m, close to the flood alert threshold of 4.5 m. Ram Munshi Bagh in Srinagar recorded 15.99 ft, still under the flood alert mark of 18 ft and danger mark of 21 ft but rising steadily. Tributaries too showed alarming trends. The Vishow (Weshav) Nallah in Kulgam is overflowing, far above both the flood alert mark of 7.75 m and the danger level of 8.5 m. Lidder Nallah was measured at 159 m...

Water levels across major rivers and tributaries in Jammu Kashmir continued to surge on Wednesday morning following continuous heavy rains, with several streams crossing flood and danger marks. According to the Irrigation and Flood Control Department, at 8 a.m. the Jhelum at Sangam was flowing at 18.39 ft, nearing the flood declaration level of 21 ft. At Ram Munshi Bagh in Srinagar, the level reached 12.61 ft, with the flood declaration and danger marks at 18 ft and 21 ft respectively. Pampore recorded 2.93 m (against 4.5 m declaration level), Asham 7.63 ft (against 14 ft), and Wullar 1576.54 m (against 1578 m), all showing a steady rise though still below critical levels. Among tributaries, several have breached danger marks. The Vishow Nallah at Khudwani was at 8.85 m, above bot...

Independent weather forecasters have predicted that the water level in the Jhelum River may cross the danger mark in the coming hours as heavy rainfall continues across south Kashmir. According to Kashmir Weather Forecast, the river’s level has risen sharply in the Anantnag–Kulgam belt over the past two hours and could breach the flood declaration mark within the next three to five hours if rains persist. As of 5 a.m. on September 3, 2025, the Jhelum gauge readings showed a rise in water levels across several stations, though most remained below the danger mark: Sangam recorded 12.53 ft (up from 4.94 ft on September 1 at 8 p.m.). Pampore stood at 1584.734 m, R.M. Bagh at 10.95 ft, and Asham at 7.44 ft, all increasing but still below critical levels, while the Sheshnag Nallah in so...

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 acro...

Authorities on Tuesday issued a flood alert in parts of Jammu division after water levels in the Ujh and Ravi rivers crossed the alert mark following two days of incessant rainfall. According to official figures, the discharge in the Ujh river at Panjtirthi touched 59,750 cusecs, well above the alert threshold of 48,000 cusecs. The danger mark stands at 88,000 cusecs. In Kathua district, the Ravi river level rose to 524.97 m MSL, crossing the alert mark of 523 m. The danger level for Ravi is 527.91 m MSL. District administrations have been directed to remain on high alert, particularly in low-lying and flood-prone areas, while residents along riverbanks have been advised to exercise caution and follow official advisories. In view of the prevailing situation, the Directorate of School Ed...

  The continuous spell of rains, cloudbursts, and flash floods since mid-August 2025 has left Jammu Kashmir grappling with the condition of its public infrastructure. Bridges, highways, culverts, and road networks, most of them state-funded and maintained, have borne the brunt of nature’s force, leaving behind questions about durability and preparedness. At least four major bridges have collapsed or sustained serious damage in just over two weeks. On August 24, 2025, the Sahar Khad bridge on the Jammu–Pathankot highway was swept away after torrential downpours raised the water level, snapping a crucial connection between Jammu and Punjab. Traffic had to be diverted through longer alternate routes, causing heavy congestion and delays. In Jammu city, the Fourth Tawi Bridg...