News Topic:Floods
Kashmir
Multiple cloudbursts hit Kashmir, trigger flash floods
Multiple cloudbursts triggered by intense rainfall struck different parts of Kashmir on Monday, causing flash floods that damaged roads, bridges and residential houses.
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Kashmir
Cloudburst triggers flash flood in Ganderbal’s Safapora
A cloudburst triggered a flash flood in the Safapora area of Ganderbal district on Sunday, inundating roads, residential lanes, orchards, shops and several houses.
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Kashmir
Traffic restored in Beerwah after flash floods washed away Sukhnag diversion
Vehicular traffic through Beerwah town in central Kashmir's Budgam district was restored on Saturday after remaining suspended for four days.
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Jammu
Jammu BSF organises medical camps in flood affected areas
The Jammu Frontier of BSF organised a series of Medical Relief Camps to extend timely healthcare assistance to the flood-affected population in Poonch, Jammu, Samba and Pathankot.
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Education
Schools in Kashmir to resume classes after safety checks
The Directorate of School Education Kashmir, has announced that the resumption of classwork in schools across the Kashmir Division will take place after safety checks.
Jammu
Heavy rain creates havoc in Jammu, bridge damaged on Jammu-Pathankot NH
Life came to a standstill today after several parts of the Jammu region witnessed flash-flood-like situations due to continuous heavy rainfall, causing damage.
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J&K
Kashmir faces notable flood every six years: Minister
Kashmir is prone to floods, and it witnesses one notable flood on average every six years. Steps have been taken to increase the carrying capacity of Jhelum.
Kashmir
10 years after 2014 floods, Kashmir remains uncertain about preparedness for future disasters
As September 7, 2024 marked the 10th anniversary of the 2014 floods, the scars remain vivid, with lingering questions about the effectiveness of flood management.
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Latest news
High Court quashes PSA detention of Shopian man, cites vague allegations
The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh at Srinagar has quashed the preventive detention of a Shopian resident under the Public Safety Act (PSA).
Amarnath Yatra suspended from both routes from August 9 amid track repairs
The Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra will remain suspended from both traditional routes with effect from August 9, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Anshul Garg said on Saturday.
AIP urges SC to expedite bail plea of jailed MP Er Rashid
AIP has urged the Supreme Court to urgently hear Baramulla MP Er. Rashid's bail plea, citing seven years of detention and a Delhi court development involving Yasin Malik.
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