News Topic:Rainfall
Kashmir
Amarnath Yatra suspended, Srinagar-Leh highway closed due to heavy rains
Owing to fresh landslides at multiple locations due to incessant rains, the Srinagar-Leh highway has been closed by the officials.
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J&K
Heavy rains, cloudburst whiplash Jammu
Intense rainfall coupled with cloudbursts triggered massive flash floods in Jammu parts, damaging many residential houses and other structures on Thursday.
J&K
MeT predicts more rains in J-K in next 36 hours
The Meteorological Department on Tuesday predicted more rainfall in Jammu & Kashmir, while it also issued an advisory asking people to remain cautious.
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Kashmir
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.
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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.
J&K
Jammu-Srinagar highway closed for second straight day
Traffic on the Jammu-Srinagar highway remained closed for the second consecutive day on Wednesday after heavy rains triggered landslides and shooting stones.
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Education
Authorities close schools in seven J&K districts due to heavy rains
Authorities in Anantnag, Kulgam, Shopian, Kupwara, Baramulla, Pulwama and Ramban districts on Wednesday ordered the suspension of class work in schools in the districts.
Kashmir
No threat of flood in Kashmir, says MeT
Deputy Director of the Meteorological office, Mukhtar Ahmed dismissed any flood threat to the Kashmir Valley.
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