Rising Waters, Fallen Walls: Flood Chaos In J&K

2025-09-03 07:03:50

(MENAFN- Kashmir Observer)
Rising waters of Doodhganga nallah flooded a locality in Wathura area of Budgam. KO photo by Abid Bhat

Srinagar- Nature's fury has once again struck Jammu and Kashmir, with incessant rainfall over the past three days swelling rivers, submerging homes, and triggering widespread chaos across the Union Territory.

The floods have already claimed two lives in Rajouri while thousands have been evacuated to safety from submerged areas in both Jammu and Kashmir divisions.

In Rajouri's Sunderbani area, a mother-daughter duo - Sita Devi and Sonia Rattan Lal - died when a wall of their house collapsed amid heavy rains. Rescue teams later recovered their bodies from the debris. In another incident, a man went missing in Rajinder Nagar Nallah at Bantalab, Jammu, after being swept away by gushing waters late Tuesday night. Search operations are underway.

Rainfall Records and Swelling Rivers

The Meteorological Department said Jammu and Kashmir has witnessed heavy rainfall for the last three consecutive days. Katra topped the list with 106.3 mm of rainfall since Wednesday morning, followed by 60.4 mm in Jammu. Banihal, Batote and Bhaderwah also received significant showers. In Kashmir, Qazigund recorded 29.6 mm, Kokernag 29 mm, and Pahalgam 10.4 mm.

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