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Heavy rainfall in Jammu and Kashmir has led to the Chenab River overflowing, causing fatalities in Doda. Authorities warn residents to stay away from swollen rivers as water levels remain dangerously high. The SDRF successfully rescued a man stranded in the Tawi River amid rising floodwaters. Landslides have also forced the closure of the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway, disrupting travel.

Key Points: Chenab River Overflows in Jammu Kashmir Amid Heavy Rainfall

  • Heavy rainfall causes Chenab River overflow
  • Doda district reports fatalities
  • SDRF rescues stranded man in Tawi River
  • Jammu-Srinagar highway closed due to landslides
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Jammu and Kashmir: Chenab river overflows amid heavy rainfall, casualties reported in Doda

Heavy rainfall triggers Chenab River overflow in Jammu Kashmir, casualties reported in Doda as authorities issue safety warnings.

"The water level is very high. Do not put yourself at risk. – DIG Shridhar Patil"

Ramban, June 27

Heavy rainfall across parts of Jammu and Kashmir led to a rise in the water level of the Chenab River, causing an overflow at the Baglihar Hydroelectric Power Project.

According to the official, several lives were lost in the Doda district due to rain-related incidents.

Doda-Kishtwar-Ramban Range Deputy Inspector General (DIG), Shridhar Patil, acknowledged the situation and urged people to stay away from rivers and overflowing streams.

While speaking to ANI, DIG Patil said, "All of you must have noticed that the water level has risen in the Chenab River. One incident has also come to our notice in the Doda district, in which some people have lost their lives. I appeal to all people not to go near the rivers... The water level is very high. Do not put yourself at risk."

On Wednesday, the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) rescued an individual who was stranded in the River Tawi of Jammu following heavy overnight rainfall, which had raised the river's water level.

The SDRF personnel descended the stairs to the accident site and rescued the man stranded in the Tawi.

Meanwhile, the movement of vehicles stopped at Chanderkote as the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway is closed due to a landslide at Mehar and T2 Tunnel Marg.

Earlier, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) had issued a multi-region meteorological alert warning of intensified rainfall activity over various parts of the country and a heatwave warning for the Jammu division.

https://x.com/Indiametdept/status/1937442982900195457

Isolated heavy rainfall is likely over Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Muzaffarabad during 25th to 27th June, and over East Uttar Pradesh during 27th to 30th June.

The department also predicted light to moderate rainfall, accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds of 30-40 kmph, across Northwest India from June 24 to June 30.

- ANI

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Rajesh K.
Very sad to hear about the lives lost in Doda. Our government needs to invest more in disaster preparedness in hilly areas. Every year we see similar tragedies during monsoon. 🙏 #ChenabFloods
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Priya M.
Kudos to SDRF teams for their quick response! These brave personnel risk their lives to save others. Hope the stranded people get help soon. The highway closure will affect supplies - authorities should arrange alternate routes.
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Amit S.
This shows how climate change is affecting our Himalayan regions. We need better early warning systems and evacuation plans. The Baglihar dam overflow could have been managed better with proper monitoring.
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Neha T.
My relatives in Ramban say this is the worst flooding in years. Why aren't there more permanent flood control measures? So much development talk but basic infrastructure fails every monsoon season. 😔
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Sanjay V.
The IMD warnings were timely but did local authorities act quickly enough? People living near rivers need proper shelters during such emergencies. Hope the affected families get compensation soon.
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Kavita R.
Heartbreaking news. We often forget how vulnerable our mountain communities are. The national highway closure will impact tourism and trade too. Need long-term solutions, not just temporary fixes after every disaster.

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