The water level in Jhelum River including rivers and nullahs has started to recede though it was still above danger mark from Sangam in south to Ram Munshi bagh in central Kashmir. Chief Engineer (CE), Irrigation and Flood Control (I&FC) told Kashmir Post : “The water level at Sangam in south Kashmir has started receding since early Friday morning while there is no change at Ram Munshi Bagh in Srinagar. However, it has witnessed increase at Asham in north Kashmir.” Deputy Director Meteorological department told Kashmir Post that there could…
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Banihal-Qazigund road tunnel work to be expedited
Excavation likely within one and a half months, land acquisition almost complete A few days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s assertions to “emotionally and physically” connect Kashmir with the rest of the country, the J&K Government has decided to expedite the work on the Banihal-Qazigund road tunnel to complete another mega project of “integration”. The work on the Banihal-Qazigund road tunnel, which is a part of the National Highways Authority of India’s (NHAI) flagship project of four-laning the Jammu-Srinagar national highway, is not going on the expected speed due some…
Read MoreAmid Rains, defunct drainage system water logs Srinagar
Heavy rains coupled with defunct drainage caused waterlogging in several areas in the summer capital hampering pedestrian and vehicular movement. Waterlogging was witnessed in various areas of city-centre including Residency Road, Lal Chowk and MA Road affecting pedestrian and vehicular movement. The problem was compounded by defunct drainage system in various areas of the summer capital. Flood-like situation was witnessed in several areas due to waterlogging. Inhabitants of Khanyar in Shaher-e-Khaas expressed resentment over inaction of authorities to de-water the submerged roads there. At Baba Demb, the road was submerged…
Read MoreWaits & Watches situation for Election Commission
May take call on Srinagar by poll today if flood-like situation persists As flood-like situation prevails in Kashmir due to heavy rain, the Election Commission has not ruled out the possibility of postponing the byelection to the Srinagar Lok Sabha constituency which is scheduled on Sunday. However, the Election Commission will take a final call tomorrow if the flood-like situation persists. “So far there is no change. We are waiting and watching the situation,” J&K Chief Electoral Officer Shantmanu told Kashmir Post. “If the situation persists, we may take a…
Read MoreMultiple avalanches hit army post in Batalik Sector, three soldiers missing
Snowfall triggers multiple avalanches burying Army Post in Batalik Sector, 2 soldiers out of 5 rescued; rescue ops for 3 in progress At least five soldiers got trapped on Thursday after multiple avalanches triggered by heavy snowfall hit an army post in Batalik Sector in Jammu and Kashmir. According to media report, two out of the five soldiers have been evacuated while rescue operation to bring out remaining three is in progress. The official Twitter handler confirmed the report and tweeted, “Unprecedented snowfall triggers multiple avalanches; a Post in Batalik…
Read MoreSchools, Colleges closed; Exams deferred; National Highway remained closed; 10 Flights cancelled
LoC trade, Pattan-Baramulla rail service suspended IUST postpones exam; KU, CUK to take call today Kashmir valley remained cut off from the rest of the world for second day Thursday as traffic on the arterial Srinagar-Jammu highway remained suspended due to fresh snowfall, landslides and shooting stones at several places. Meanwhile, the air traffic at Srinagar airport remained suspended till 2 pm. Heavy rainfall also forced railway authorities to suspend train services from Pattan to Baramulla due to stagnation of water on rail tracks and embankments. The cross-LoC trade via…
Read MoreFlood like situation across Kashmir Valley, Jhelum above danger mark in Srinagar
Incessant rain and untimely snowfall in the plains on Thursday led to a flood-like situation in Jammu and Kashmir with the Jhelum River crossing the danger mark in Anantnag and Srinagar districts and dozens of low-lying areas inundated in various parts of the valley. However, the Met office said there would be overall improvement in weather from Friday. Authorities said at 5 p.m. on Thursday, the Jhelum`s water level at Sangam in Anantnag was 19.7 feet, well above the flood alert mark of 18 feet, while at Ram Munshibagh in…
Read MoreJhelum continues to swell, Majority of roads waterlogged across Valley, Air traffic resumes, Gauge Reading at 5 PM
Water levels in Jhelum have reached near the “flood declaration level”, official said today. Majority of the road in Kashmir valley have been waterlogged due to incessant rain since yesterday and snowfall from early this morning paralysing normal life. Meanwhile, people living near Jhelum have been asked to remain cautious as the water level in the river is on the rise while the residents living in low-lying areas allege that their houses and roads are submerged in rain water. The authorities have already closed all education institutes till April 9…
Read MoreFlood alert issued in South, Central Kashmir as Jhelum flows at 18ft in Sangam, People living around Jhelum asked to remain vigilant
Authorities on Thursday asked people living around Jhelum and low-lying areas of south and central Kashmir to remain vigilant in view of rising water levels in the river. “Due to continuous rains since morning of 5th April, the gauge at Sangam has touched the alert level of 18 ft. As such, it is requested that people residing along embankments of river Jhelum and in low-lying areas of south and central Kashmir remain vigilant,” said an official communication. Authorities on Thursday asked people living around Jhelum to remain vigilant as the…
Read MoreFlood Alert sounded along the tributaries as water level increases
After the continuous rains and snow lashing Kashmir valley from last two days, Irrigation & Flood Control Department has issued an alert at the number of places after water flows above the danger mark in different tributaries. The water level is continuously rising in Vishav Nala in south Kashmir and in north Kashmir water level has crossed the danger mark in Nala Madhumati, Nala Erin, and Nala Feroz, Ab officials of Irrigation & Flood Control Department, who are monitoring the situation said. All the nearby areas around these tributaries have…
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