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The IMD has issued a serious advisory warning of continuous heavy rainfall across Jammu and Kashmir. This has already caused rivers to swell, leading to flash floods and significant infrastructure damage including a bridge on the Jammu-Pathankot Highway. The situation is particularly dangerous in low-lying areas where waterlogging and flooding are expected. Authorities are urging residents to stay alert and avoid water bodies due to the high risk of landslides and further devastation.

Key Points: Jammu Kashmir Flash Floods After IMD Heavy Rainfall Alert

  • IMD issues alert for extremely heavy rain in Jammu division
  • Flash floods and landslides expected in vulnerable areas
  • Bridge damaged over Sahar Khad river disrupts highway traffic
  • Army relief columns deployed to worst-affected villages
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IMD issues advisory for continuous rainfall in Jammu and Kashmir

IMD warns of extremely heavy rain in Jammu Kashmir causing flash floods, landslides, and bridge damage. Stay away from water bodies and low-lying areas.

"Possibility of intense/heavy to very heavy Rain/thunder at scattered places & extremely heavy rain at isolated places - IMD Advisory"

Srinagar, August 26

Continuous rainfall across Jammu and Kashmir has led to a sharp rise in water levels of several rivers and streams, triggering flash floods in parts of Jammu region. The Meteorological Department (MET) has issued an advisory on the matter.

"Possibility of intense/heavy to very heavy Rain/thunder at scattered places & extremely heavy rain at isolated places of JMU Div & moderate to heavy rain in South KMR during 26 Aug. Cloud burst/flash floods at few vulnerable places with landslides/mudslides/shooting stones etc. stay away from water bodies/nallas/river embankments/loose structures etc. Waterlogging/flooding in the low-lying areas of JMU Div. All concerned are advised to stay alert/updated," the advisory read.

A bridge over the Sahar Khad river near the Jammu-Pathankot Highway in Jammu and Kashmir's (J-K) Kathua has been damaged after the river began flowing in spate due to continuous rains in the region.

The incident has disrupted traffic on the highway, a key arterial route. Local administration teams are monitoring the situation closely.

The Jammu region has been experiencing intense monsoon showers for the past few days, causing rivers to swell, triggering landslides, and disrupting normal life in low-lying and hilly areas.

Earlier, seven people lost their lives and 11 others were injured in a cloudburst that struck Kathua district in Jammu & Kashmir on August 17.

The sudden deluge triggered massive landslides and flooding, causing the tragic loss of lives and extensive damage to infrastructure. Reacting with urgency, Army relief columns with an Engineer detachment were immediately pressed into action to the worst-affected regions of Jhor Khad and Bagra villages.

A cloudburst during the Machail Mata Yatra on August 14 led to flash floods that killed at least 55 people in Kishtwar.

Following the incident, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on August 19 that it might be impossible to find anyone survivors. He said that the disaster took place due to a cloudburst rather than a breach of glacial lakes.

- ANI

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Priya S
Heartbreaking to read about the cloudburst tragedies. We need better early warning systems in hilly areas. The loss of lives could have been minimized with proper alerts.
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Aman W
Jammu-Pathankot highway damaged again? This happens every monsoon. When will our infrastructure be built to withstand these seasonal challenges? 🤔
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Sarah B
I'm planning to visit Kashmir next month. Should I reconsider my travel plans? The weather situation seems quite unstable right now.
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Vikram M
Salute to our Army relief columns who are always the first responders in such situations. They're doing incredible work in difficult terrain. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳
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Nisha Z
Climate change is making these extreme weather events more frequent. We need long-term solutions, not just emergency responses. Stay safe everyone in affected areas!
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Michael C
The advisory mentions staying away from water bodies and loose structures - excellent advice. Hope people are taking these warnings seriously. Prevention is better than cure.

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