News Topic:J&K Irrigation & Flood Control Department

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Flood threat eases as water bodies recede in Kashmir

With rain receding, the flood threat in Kashmir eased considerably as the water level in Jhelum and other water bodies reduced, warding off the flood threats.

Water level in Jhelum below danger level, officials say

The incessant rainfall in the past 16 hours has increased the water level of almost every water body, however, it is well below the danger mark in Jhelum.

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