News Topic:J&K Irrigation & Flood Control Department
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Flood Control Dept demolishes 13 illegal Jhelum ramps in Pulwama
The Flood Control Department has demolished 13 unauthorised ramps along the Jhelum River in Pulwama and recommended blacklisting eight vehicles in an enforcement drive.
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Illegal sand mining alleged near Flood Control office in Pampore
Residents allege illegal sand mining is damaging Jhelum River embankments in Pampora's Patalbagh, occurring near the Flood Control Department's Marval office.
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Water diversion from Rambi Ara creates drought-like situation in Pulwama
Thousands of kanals of paddy land in Pulwama are on the verge of facing drought as farmers said the water meant for downstream areas of Lar stream is diverted in Shopian.
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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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Prolonged dry spell threatens crop growth and productivity in Kashmir
The ongoing prolonged dry spell this summer is causing immense distress among valley farmers, raising concerns about its severe impact on crop growth.
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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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Encroachers along water bodies asked to remove illegal structures in Pulwama
Irrigation Department has asked the encroachers over water bodies in south Kashmir's Pulwama district to remove the illegal structures within a period of seven days.
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Mega lift irrigation scheme awaits completion in Pulwama’s Chakoora
A mega lift irrigation scheme in Chakoora village of Litter Tehsil of Pulwama district is awaiting completion even as land donors are waiting for compensation.
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