News Topic:Floods
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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J&K
Heavy rainfall and flash floods expected in J-K
The Meteorological Department in Srinagar has issued a weather advisory for Jammu and Kashmir, warning of potential flash floods, landslides, and mudslides.
J&K
Meteorological Centre predicts rainfall and potential flood risks in J-K
With the overcast weather largely observed in J&K, the Meteorological Centre Srinagar on Friday predicted varied intensity rainfall in the UT.
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Kashmir
Decade-long delay in completion of vital bridge frustrates Pulwama locals
Despite elapsing 10 years, a vital bridge on Romshi rivulet in Rahmoo village of Pulwama district is awaiting completion, thereby leaving the locals to lurch at large.
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News & Interviews
Flash flood hits Tenghar village in Pulwama
In a harrowing ordeal for the residents of Tenghar village in southern Kashmir's Pulwama district, a sudden flash flood wreaked havoc, inundating over a dozen homes.
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