Heavy rainfall in J&K brought life to a halt on Wednesday. As it caused flash floods and landslides in several regions of the union territory. Continual rains also forced the management to close schools in several districts including Doda, Kishtwar, and Ramban. People removed from low-lying areas and the Jammu-Srinagar national highway remained obstructed. For the second consecutive day due to landslides and mudslides leaving hundreds of vehicles marooned.
In Kashmir, the Jhelum surpassed the danger mark at Sangam in the Anantnag province. And the water level also rose in other rivers also. A high alert issued in areas close to river Chenab and its tributaries, officials told news agency PTI.
The Amarnath shrine, have observed a drop in the day temperature substantially due to snowfall.
J&K Police saved 50 passengers travelling in 10 vehicles who trapped due to snowfall and heavy rains in Kishtwar province. “Snowfall and heavy rains caused flash-floods in Sinthan top area following which 50 passengers, counting some women and children marooned. The police got the track cleared and after a lot of hard work recovered all the passengers,” an official said.
The water level at Sangam in the Anantnag province, J&K measured at 21.60 ft. Slightly above the 21-feet mark for flood declaration, officials said, adding that the Vaishov stream drifts mainly through Kulgam district, flowing dangerously above the flood indication mark. However, the water level started receding at 10 am.
Vaishov stream
A crack detailed in a temporary diversion along the banks of Vaishov stream as Chamgund in Kulgam. Officials said, adding many areas of the district inundated.
Police stations Yaripora, Kund, Devsar and police post Mirbazar received the warning signal for assistance. From the people residing in higher reaches of Kanchloo Kund, J&K. On the banks of Vaishow and Sunman Nallahs stated that 24 families staying in temporary tents needs to emptied immediately. As their residential places completely devastated because of heavy rainfall. The families living on the banks of Vaishow and Sunman Nallahs stranded due to flash floods.
“On tip off, police teams under the close supervision of SSP Kulgam formed to recuperate the families. With heavy efforts of the police parties assigned, all the 24 families removed and taken to safer places.” An official statement reads.
Schools in many parts of the valley shut due to the heavy rains which developed in waterlogging in low-lying areas. Many houses in the Bemina, Rambagh, and Rajbagh areas of the city damaged due to water logging.
14 trekkers marooned near Tarser Lake in south Kashmir and a rescue team was sent to the spot from Pahalgam. The snowfall in the upper reaches and rains in the plains have sent the mercury dip. And Srinagar watched its coldest June day in almost 50 years, according to an available report.
An incident of house crumbling also detailed from Ramban district. While five people encased in flash floods in river Ans in Reasi district recouped by the police, officials said.
The Doda district authority has announced high alert in several areas in the mountainous district.
Besides Doda, the deputy commissioners of Ramban and Kishtwar regions instructed the closure of all academies. Up to higher secondary level including private schools for the day, an official said.
Academies Closed
Officials said one kutcha house in Dachhan crumbled but all its occupants were safe. “As a part of advisory considering hostile weather conditions and details submitted by tehsildars. I have instructed CEO Kishtwar to close all academies in District Kishtwar today. We will review the situation later in the day for further decision,” said District Development Commissioner Kishtwar Ashok Sharma.
“As of now, there is no news of any damage from any part of the district,” the DDC said. The deputy commissioners of these districts issued advisories asking people to remain indoors. Considering the flood-like situation that appeared in the mountainous belts of J&K.
According to a weather office prediction, heavy rain forecasted in the Kishtwar district. Which may cause temporary disruption of air and surface traffic mainly on the national highway and hilly roads. Apart land landslides and shooting stones in tender spots of the highway. According to the advisory presented by the district administration.
The district administrations have also released helpline numbers in case of any emergency.
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