After record rains battered Jammu Kashmir for two straight days, the death toll from rain-related incidents has climbed to 43, with most victims killed in a massive landslide along the Vaishno Devi pilgrimage route in Reasi district. Although showers eased on Wednesday, swollen rivers and widespread damage left a grim trail across the region. Officials said the Jhelum river breached flood alert levels in Anantnag and Srinagar, inundating several residential and commercial areas. In Srinagar, water entered parts of Rajbagh, Bemina, Kursu and Sekidafar, while markets in main Anantnag town were submerged. The district court complex in Anantnag was also flooded, forcing the evacuation of judges and staff by SDRF teams in boats. More than 10,000 people have been shifted from low-lying ...

The water level in the River Jhelum and several of its tributaries rose sharply on Wednesday amid incessant rains across Jammu Kashmir, prompting large-scale evacuation efforts, high-level emergency meetings, and appeals for public caution as authorities battle flood-like conditions across both divisions of the region. Officials said that as the rains have stopped, the levels are expected to stabilise in the coming hours. According to the Irrigation and Flood Control Department’s 8:00 pm readings, the Jhelum was flowing at 23.35 feet at Sangam against the danger mark of 25 feet, at 21.07 feet at Munshi Bagh Srinagar against the danger level of 21 feet, and at 11.83 feet at Asham against the 16.5-foot danger mark. The river continuing above the danger level in Srinagar has raised f...

Two persons lost their lives due to an electric shock while attempting to save goods from a flooded market in Ganjiwara area near Achabal Adda of Anantnag town on Wednesday. Officials said that the incident occurred when the victims came in contact with a live wire while trying to retrieve belongings from inundated shops. Rescue teams rushed to the spot, but both were declared dead. Authorities have urged people in flood-affected areas to exercise extreme caution, particularly near submerged electric installations. Earlier today, 75 sheep were reported dead as a result of the severe weather conditions in Shankarpora Dooru. - (KNC)

After a brief dip, water levels at river Jhelum rise again in Srinagar. Earlier gauge readings up to 4 P.M. had indicated a decline in water levels, but the latest measurements now show a marked rise. The latest gauge reading taken around 5 P.M. showed the water level at Ram Munshi Bagh in Srinagar at 20.86 feet, just below the 21-foot mark that signals a flood declaration. At Sangam in Anantnag, the water level was recorded at 23.86 feet, with the flood declaration mark set at 25 feet. Meanwhile, at Pampore, the gauge indicated a level of 6.04 meters against the 5-meter flood alert mark. Officials said the situation is being closely monitored as levels in several stretches of the Jhelum continue to rise due to ongoing rainfall. Earlier today, several neighbourhoods were flooded in Ku...

Shah Hilal Amid relentless rainfall and rising water levels, Anantnag Police carried out a major rescue operation on Wednesday, evacuating thousands of residents stranded in different parts of the town. Officials said the operation was led by SHO Anantnag Majid Khan, DSP Headquarters, and all DOs of main Anantnag, under the close supervision of DIG South Kashmir and SSP Anantnag. Families trapped in their homes due to floodwaters were relocated to safer places, including government school buildings that have been converted into temporary shelters. Floodwaters entered houses and shops in several localities such as Ganjiwara, Achabal Adda, Mehandi Kadal, Danger Pora, Kralyar, Bangi Dar, and adjoining areas, adding to the chaos. The Jammu Kashmir government, headed by Chief Min...

Danishwar Hameed Continuous rainfall in south Kashmir has damaged a concrete bund in Laisoo area of Kulgam, raising fears of flooding in nearby localities. Locals told The Kashmiriyat that the structure, built to protect habitations from overflow, developed cracks and partially gave way after water levels surged due to the downpour. Residents appealed to the district administration and the Irrigation & Flood Control Department to carry out urgent repairs, warning that further delay could put adjoining areas at serious risk.

After a day of heavy rainfall and mounting concerns of flooding, the water level of the river Jhelum has finally shown signs of receding at Sangam in south Kashmir. However, the situation in Srinagar remains tense as the river continues to rise at Ram Munshi Bagh, nearing the flood declaration mark. According to Kashmir Weather, the Jhelum at Sangam, one of the most crucial flood monitoring sites in Anantnag district, recorded 24.18 ft at 1:00 p.m. The level dipped to 24.14 ft an hour later, and by 3:00 p.m. the Irrigation and Flood Control (I&FC) Department reported the gauge at 24.09 ft, indicating a steady downward trend. The flood declaration level at Sangam is 25 ft. In contrast, the Jhelum at Ram Munshi Bagh in Srinagar has continued to swell. The gauge reading rose from...

Amid severe disruption to telecom services caused by unprecedented rains and extreme weather across Jammu, Kashmir, Ladakh, and Himachal Pradesh, telecom operator Airtel has rolled out special relief measures to ensure its customers remain connected. In a statement, the company said prepaid customers whose plans are due to expire this week will automatically receive a three-day extension with unlimited calls and 1GB data per day, even if they are unable to recharge. Postpaid and broadband users will be given a three-day grace period on bill payments to avoid service interruptions. Additionally, Airtel has enabled Intra-Circle Roaming (ICR) in Jammu, Kashmir, and Himachal Pradesh, allowing customers to stay connected through other available networks in case of local outages. “Our teams a...

Heavy rainfall in Jammu and Kashmir has caused widespread disruption to mobile and internet services in the region. At least five optical fiber links in the Jammu-Srinagar region were damaged due to landslides, affecting connectivity across the valley. According to Jio officials, who spoke to The Kashmiriyat, the damaged links are located at Muggal road, Manali, NH 44, and Pathankot old bridge. The company is working to restore connections, with at least one link expected to be restored for 2G speed by evening, an official told The Kashmiriyat. The disruption has caused panic in the valley, with many residents complaining about the lack of internet and mobile services. Jammu Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has taken to social media to address the issue. https://twitter....

Several areas in Jammu Kashmir remain on flood alert as heavy rains cause the rivers and water bodies to swell up, prompting authorities to advise people to avoid moving near hill slopes and water bodies. The Flood Control Division in Anantnag reported that the Jhelum river was flowing above the flood declaration mark of 21.66 feet at 2:30 am. Officials said continuous heavy rainfall and increased inflow since the nights of August 25–27 pushed the river past the danger level at the Sangam gauge, leading to a formal flood declaration. In Srinagar, water levels at Ram Munshi Bagh have also crossed the alert mark. Authorities said field teams are monitoring the situation closely, and contingency measures have been put in place. The Divisional Commissioner has urged people to remain caut...