Kashmir Floods

Kashmir floods: Swelling Jhelum brings back nightmares of 2014 deluge, panic spreads in the Valley as water level rises

Authorities have suspended the Amarnath Yatra because of incessant rain in Jammu and Kashmir and also founded a flood alert.

Kashmir floods: SDRF rescues 165 students trapped in Shopian school as Rambiara river water levels rise

The State Disaster Response Force rescued 165 students who were trapped in a school in Shopian due to rising water level in Rambiara river, steps are being taken to strengthen river embankments

Kashmir's agricultural fields and wetlands are falling prey to large-scale urbanisation

Kashmir is losing its prime agricultural land and wetlands to rapid urbanisation and faulty land-use, according to a December 2016 state policy document on land use.

Despite floods in 2014, dredging of Jhelum behind target

Despite facing devastating floods in 2014, the department of Irrigation and Flood control has not been able to meet the target laid down by the Jammu and Kashmir government for dredging of river Jhelum from Anantnag to Baramulla.

Kashmir floods: Governor asks chief secy to finalise relief scheme by 21 Feb

Jammu and Kashmir Governor N N Vohra has directed Chief Secretary B R Sharma to finalise a relief scheme by 21 February for traders and small business establishments hit by floods last year.

Super aircraft saving lives across the nation: How C-17, C-130J joined rescue ops from Kashmir to Chennai

Heavylifter C-17 Globemaster and the C-130J Super Hercules, which helped in saving thousands of lives during Uttarakhand and Kashmir floods and the deadly Nepal earthquake early this year, again did a yeoman service in rain-hit Chennai where they ferried nearly 1,500 people to safety following the deluge

Defence Ministry raises Rs 500 cr bill for flood assistance to J&K

The Defence Ministry has raised a bill of Rs 500 crore for its assistance to Jammu and Kashmir government for carrying out relief and rescue operations during the floods that battered the valley in 2014.

Kashmir govt seeks HRD minister Smriti Irani's help in funds for rebuilding flood-ravaged schools

Kashmir Education Minister met HRD Minister Smriti Irani in Delhi and sought her intervention in expediting the release of special fund to rebuild schools.

Flood alert in Kashmir after Jhelum crosses danger mark

The water level in river Jhelum in Kashmir has risen as most parts of Kashmir Valley were lashed by incessant rains since Monday night.

Jammu and Kashmir floods killed 44 people, injured 25 others, says state govt

Over 40 people were killed and 25 others injured in the recent landslides and flash floods in the state, Jammu and Kashmir government said.