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Monsoon rains have triggered significant flooding across multiple Indian states, with Jammu Kashmir's Rajouri district experiencing rising river levels. Neighboring Himachal Pradesh has been particularly hard-hit, with 75 lives lost in Mandi district's flood disaster. Local authorities are struggling to provide relief due to challenging geographical conditions. Emergency response teams continue search and rescue operations while distributing essential supplies to affected communities.

Key Points: Rajouri Rivers Swell as Monsoon Floods Hit Jammu Kashmir

  • Heavy rainfall causes water level rise in Dharhali and Saktoh rivers
  • Himachal Pradesh experiences severe monsoon-related floods
  • SDRF teams conduct emergency assistance in affected villages
  • 75 lives lost in Mandi district flood disaster
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J-K: Dharhali and Saktoh river water level rise after heavy rainfall on Rajouri district

Heavy rainfall triggers river level rise in Rajouri, challenging relief efforts across multiple Indian states during monsoon season

"The relief work is challenging because of the geography - Apoorv Devgan, Deputy Commissioner"

Rajouri, July 6

Heavy rainfall has caused the rise of water levels in the Dharhali and Saktoh rivers in Rajouri district.

Several states of India are facing heavy rainfall after the arrival of monsoon, causing waterlogging, floods and rising water levels of rivers and lower-level areas.

The neighbouring state, Himachal Pradesh, is also experiencing the wrath of heavy rainfall, resulting in floods and loss of life in Mandi district.

Search teams continue to look for the missing persons in the flood-hit Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh as the toll reached to 75 in the hill state following monsoon havoc. The state has been experiencing rainfall, landslides, flash floods, and cloudbursts.

Deputy Commissioner Apoorv Devgan stated that the relief efforts have been hindered due to the "geography" of delivering aid to the flood-affected people.

Speaking to ANI on Saturday, Devgan said, "The main road of Thunag has been made motorable today. A few supply vehicles have also been placed there. Supplies have been sent with the help of mules also... The number of missing people is still 31. We have not found any missing persons. Special forces of around 250 State Disaster Relief Force-NDRF personnel are deployed. The whole administration is working 24*7."

The official noted the challenge of rushing aid to the affected people amid the monsoon and amid the prospects of more rainfall in the next months.

"The relief work is challenging because of the geography. We are trying to reach habitations... this is just the beginning of monsoons. It is about to rain for the next three months. For us, the extra challenge is that we have to conduct the relief, rehabilitation and restoration program during the monsoons. We have full support of the government, providing all resources..." he stated.

On Saturday, a team of SDRF conducted a field visit to a village in Panchayat Jarode to extend emergency assistance to residents in disaster-affected areas and surveyed the impacted regions and identified vulnerable individuals in urgent need of aid.

Relief materials, including basic need kits and medical kits, were distributed to the affected families as part of the immediate response effort.

The team also assessed the medical conditions of several villagers and provided essential medicines on-site to those requiring immediate care.

- ANI

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Priya S
Kudos to the SDRF and NDRF teams working tirelessly in these difficult conditions! 🙏 We should all donate to relief funds if possible. #StayStrongHimachal
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Aditya G
Climate change is making monsoons more unpredictable. We need long-term solutions - better drainage, early warning systems, and controlled urban development in vulnerable areas.
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Shreya B
My cousin's family is in Rajouri district. They say the administration is doing their best but resources are limited. People are helping each other - that's the real spirit of India! ❤️
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Karthik V
While relief efforts are important, we must ask why infrastructure fails every year. Crores spent but same problems. Need accountability in disaster management funds usage.
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Meera T
The use of mules for supplies shows how difficult the terrain is. Salute to these animals and their handlers who are unsung heroes in such disasters 🐴
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David E
Visiting India during monsoon season showed me both the beauty and challenges. The resilience of people facing these annual floods is remarkable. Hope relief reaches everyone quickly.

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