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The Chenab River in Jammu and Kashmir has risen dangerously close to its highest flood level after three days of continuous rainfall. Deputy Commissioner Harvinder Singh reported that cloudbursts have washed away National Highway 244 and damaged numerous structures. Tragically, three people have lost their lives in rain-related incidents across the affected areas. Authorities have restricted movement near the river and relocated residents to safer locations as water levels continue to rise.

Key Points: Chenab River Reaches 899.3 Meters as Jammu Kashmir Rains Kill Three

  • Chenab River water level rises to 899.3m nearing its 900m highest flood level
  • Three people killed and 15 residential houses damaged by heavy rains
  • National Highway 244 washed away after reported cloudburst incidents in Doda
  • Movement restricted near riverbanks with people shifted to safe locations
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J-K: Water level of Chenab river increases to 899.3 meters

Heavy rainfall causes Chenab River to rise dangerously in J-K, washing away NH 244, damaging homes, and claiming three lives. Officials restrict movement near riverbanks.

"The highest flood level of the Chenab River is 900 feet, and currently it has already reached 899.3 metres - Deputy Commissioner Harvinder Singh"

Doda, August 26

Water level of the Chenab river in Jammu and Kashmir increased today due to heavy rainfall and has reached 899.3 meters.

Deputy Commissioner Harvinder Singh said that apart from the rise of water in the Chenab river, reports of cloud were also received, which lead to washing away of National Highway 244.

He further stated that while three people had been killed due to the rains, 15 residential houses, a cow shed and a private health centre had also been damaged.

"It has been raining continuously for three days. Especially in the areas of the Chenab River. Reports of cloud bursts have come from two places. NH 244 has also been washed away in a cloud burst. Our team is busy restoring that. Three lives have been lost so far. Two of them are in Gandhor and one is in the Thathri subdivision. 15 residential houses have been damaged, and cow sheds have also been damaged. A private health centre has been damaged. Three footbridges have been washed away. The highest flood level of the Chenab River is 900 feet, and currently it has already reached 899.3 metres, so there is a difference of one and a quarter meters," Singh told ANI.

He further stated that movement of people near the river and roads adjacent to the river had also been restricted.

"The way it is raining, we are expecting that the HFL will be breached. We have limited the movement of people near the Chenab River and on the roads adjacent to the Chenab River. People have been shifted and they have been shifted to safe locations," he further added.

Earlier in the day, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju stated that two people met with an accident near Drass in Ladakh after their vehicle fell into a river.

Rijiju shared a post on his official 'X' handle stating that his convoy was on the way to reach Drass during which the incident took place. He said that the two people who were inside the vehicle were safely rescued.

"Before reaching Drass in Ladakh, one vehicle fell into the river just ahead of our convoy. Luckily, we were on time and both persons survived," Rijiju wrote on 'X'.

- ANI

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Priya S
Heartbreaking to hear about the loss of lives and damage to homes. Climate change is making these extreme weather events more frequent. We need better infrastructure to handle such situations in hilly areas.
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Sarah B
The NH 244 being washed away is going to create major connectivity issues for local communities. Hope the restoration work is completed quickly. Roads are lifelines in these regions.
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Arjun K
While the administration is taking necessary steps, I feel we need better early warning systems in these vulnerable areas. Cloud bursts are becoming too common in J&K during monsoons.
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Vikram M
Good to see people being shifted to safe locations. The Chenab river can be very dangerous when it floods. Hope everyone stays safe and the water level doesn't breach the HFL.
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Michael C
The damage to the private health center is particularly worrying during such emergencies. Hope alternative medical facilities are available for the affected communities.

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