According to Kashmir weather data, in parts of Jammu and Kashmir, parts of Jammu and Kashmir have been marked the second largest August rainfall in about 100 years, registering parts of Jammu and Kashmir in the last 24 hours.
Certainly, on August 5, 1926, an all -time highest rainfall of 228.6 mm was recorded.
Heavy rains have created flood-like conditions in many low-level areas, with rivers and streams, especially near the danger level in Katua and Samba districts.
The Ujah River recorded 108,750 cusecs in Kathua, which was more than the danger mark of 88,000 cusecs, while in Samba, Basant Nallah crossed his six -foot withdrawal level, inspiring the authorities to issue warnings for floods.
According to the news agency- Low-level areas such as Kashmir News Observer (KNO), Bhavani Nagar in Janaipur and Kabir Colony in Pond Tillo have reported serious waterfalls, in which drains and submerged roads have been interrupted by daily lives.
A significant infrastructure damage has been reported, including an important bridge near Logo Morah on the Jammu -Pathankot National Highway, which was washed away due to the swelling Sahar Khad River.
Meanwhile, the traffic has been taken to an alternative bridge and the Border Rhodes Organization (BRO) has cleared the landslide on the Mughal Road to restore the vehicle movement.
However, the Mughal Road and Sinthan Road remained temporarily closed due to the ongoing landslide risks.
In particular, the Meteorological Department of India (IMD) has issued an orange warning for Jammu Division, which has been facing light for moderate rainfall with heavy rainfall with heavy rainfall in districts including Anantnag, Kulgam, Doda, Jammu, Katua, Samba, Kishtwar, Ramban, Rajouri, Ponch, and Johmpur.
The authorities have warned of potential cloudbers, flash floods, and landslides, which urge the residents to avoid rivers, streams and landslides.
In addition, the Jammu and Kashmir Disaster Management Authority has advised the residents to be cautious in an emergency and dial 112.
It is worth noting here that Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has instructed all departments to stay on high alert, in which control rooms actively monitor the situation.
The X is written on X by J&K CM official, “Priority is being given for the restoration of essential services such as drainage and water supply and electricity in the affected areas.”
“Relief and rescue teams are on standby, and residents of weak areas are urged to identify safe places in consultation with local authorities.”
In addition, other districts of Jammu Division have also been severely affected.
Rasi recorded the highest rainfall in 284 mm, followed by Katra (204 mm), Katua (199 mm), Udampur (166 mm), Samba (102 mm), and Jammu (160 mm in some areas).
While the latest magic did not have any casualties, the region remains on the edge after recent tragedies, including a deadly cloudbers in Kishtwar earlier this month.
The administration continues to monitor the rising water level in major rivers and streams, with deputy commissioners to avoid water bodies and to follow the official weather updates.
The public is encouraged to be vigilant because wet magic is expected to continue in the next 48 hours (KNO)
