The BRICS TimesHeavy to very heavy rainfall expected; Jammu authorities issue flood alert as rivers rise.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday issued a flash flood warning for several districts of Uttarakhand, Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, and Himachal Pradesh as heavy rainfall continues in the northern region.
“Flood Alert! Moderate to high risk of flash floods is expected in parts of Uttarakhand, J&K, Ladakh, and Himachal Pradesh within the next 24 hours,” the IMD posted on X.
Districts under alert:
- Uttarakhand: Dehradun, Almora, Chamoli, Bageshwar, Pauri, Rudraprayag, Tehri, Uttarkashi, Pithoragarh
- J&K & Ladakh: Anantnag, Kulgam, Doda, Kathua, Kishtwar, Punch, Ramban, Reasi, Udhampur
- Himachal Pradesh: Shimla, Chamba, Kangra, Kullu, Mandi, Sirmaur, Kinnaur, Lahaul-Spiti
Jammu on high alert
Authorities in Jammu have sounded a flood alert after continuous heavy rain caused rivers, including the Chenab, to swell. Officials said water released from the Baglihar Hydroelectric Project (BHEP) reservoir has further raised river levels, urging people to stay away from riverbanks and adjoining areas.
The regional Met office forecast moderate to heavy rainfall across the Jammu division on September 2–3, warning of particularly heavy showers in Kathua, Jammu, Udhampur, and Reasi. As a precaution, all schools in Jammu and Kashmir were closed on Tuesday.
In Samba district, torrential rain has triggered land subsidence, damaging houses and roads near Jamoda village and forcing authorities to evacuate families.
Since August 14, over 130 people have lost their lives and 33 remain missing due to cloudbursts, landslides, and flash floods in Kishtwar, Kathua, Reasi, and Ramban. The toll includes 34 Vaishno Devi pilgrims who died in a landslide on August 26.
Unprecedented rainfall on August 26–27 also flooded low-lying areas of Jammu, causing widespread damage to homes, roads, and infrastructure.
