News Topic:Floods
Kashmir
Residents in Pulwama’s Wurbagh village crave for a footbridge
The residents of Wurbagh village in Pulwama district are yearning for a footbridge for the last many decades, which could connect at least seven villages.
News & Interviews
Persistent flood threat in Gundipora Pulwama as embankment erodes
Local residents in Gundipora village of south Kashmir's Pulwama district are facing a persistent flood threat as an old river embankment was eroded on Wednesday.
Kashmir
Flood-like situation in many areas of Pulwama
Various areas in Pulwama district witnessed a flood-like situation on Wednesday after incessant rains continued for the fourth consecutive day in the Valley.
Jammu
Flash Floods: Two more bodies recovered in Rajouri, toll 10
The rescue operation continued for the second straight day to trace the 19 persons who went missing in the flash floods in Kishtwar.
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Jammu
Four dead after cloudburst triggers flash floods in Kishtwar village
At least four persons were killed while several people are believed to be missing after flash floods hit Honzar locality in Kishtwar.
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J&K
MeT warns of flash floods, landslides in hilly areas of J&K
After reeling from days of scorching heat, moderate to heavy rains have brought some relief to the people of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday.
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J&K
PMDP: Centre yet to release of Rs 800 crore to J&K for permanent restoration of infrastructure
The Union Finance Ministry has “withheld” release of funds to Jammu & Kashmir under the Prime Minister’s Development Package.
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Kashmir
No risk of flooding in Valley: I&FC
The incessant rainfall for the last 48 hours has thrown life out of gear in the Valley even as there was no threat of floods in the Valley.
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AIP questions Demography Committee’s scope, says LoC displacement must be assessed
AIP spokesperson Inam Un Nabi has urged the High-Level Committee on Demographic Changes to examine LoC displacement, PoK returnees and Kashmiri Pandit migration.
900 doctors appointed, 400 more underway, says Sakina Itoo
J&K Health Minister Sakina Itoo says 900 doctors have been appointed via PSC, with 400 more recruitments underway alongside expansion of diagnostic facilities.
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