Update on weather disruptions reported across Jammu and Kashmir – Friday (24 July)

MediumIndia2026-07-23T00:00:00Z

As per reports, the following are the latest updates on disruptions caused by inclement weather conditions in parts of Jammu and Kashmir as of Friday (24 July):

• In Jammu district, authorities issued evacuation advisories for vulnerable areas, including Gujjar Nagar, following a sudden rise in the Tawi River due to heavy rainfall on Thursday (23 July). Police conducted public announcements urging residents to relocate to safer areas with their livestock and essential belongings.
• Chenab River is flowing at a significantly elevated level. Authorities remain on high alert after the river exceeded the danger mark following incessant rainfall on Thursday (23 July), and are closely monitoring water levels while maintaining heightened surveillance in vulnerable areas. All relevant departments have been directed to remain prepared for emergency response, with disaster response teams placed on standby.
• In a swift and well-coordinated rescue operation, Jammu Police and the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) rescued two persons, stranded in the river Tawi near Prambli, Phallian Mandal, following a sudden rise in the water level.
• Following five consecutive days of torrential rainfall, the Jammu–Srinagar National Highway remains closed for the second consecutive day due to persistent landslides and stonefall risks in vulnerable stretches, including Samroli, Sharda Mata, and Dharamthal. Authorities have suspended all vehicular movement as a precautionary measure, resulting in significant traffic disruptions and long queues of stranded vehicles along the highway.
• The Katra–Reasi road remained closed on Thursday (23 July) after a major landslide triggered by continuous rainfall blocked the route near the Balini check post on Wednesday (22 July). Authorities suspended traffic as a precaution, while clearance operations to remove debris and restore connectivity remain underway.
• As per reports, the Irrigation and Flood Control (IFC) Department issued a flood alert across Kashmir on Thursday (23 July) as the Jhelum River continued to rise following five days of persistent rainfall, with water levels at Pampore expected to cross the danger mark overnight. Although the river remained below the danger mark at all major monitoring stations, flood warning thresholds had been exceeded at Sangam, Pampore, and Ram Munshi Bagh by late evening.
• Further rescue and recovery measures are currently underway, with emergency response teams continuing efforts to reach affected areas, assist stranded residents, and assess the extent of damage to property and infrastructure. Authorities are also engaged in debris clearance, restoration of access routes, and the provision of essential relief supplies and medical assistance to affected communities.

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