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01/08/2022

MeT Forecasts More Rains As Minimum Temp Falls Below Normal In J&K

Waterlogging In Many Areas, Slight Rise In Water Level In Jhelum

Srinagar, August 1: Rains continued to lash Jammu and Kashmir, causing waterlogging in many areas, even as the weatherman on Monday forecast more spells and thundershowers in next 24 hours.

The rains also brought down minimum temperature to below normal at most places with world famous Gulmarg resort recording a low of 8.6°C against 11.0°C on previous night and it was 3.9°C ‘below’ normal for the north Kashmir place.

Reports said that spells of rain and thunderstorms caused waterlogging at several places, more so in low-lying areas of Srinagar and elsewhere. Several roads have turned into virtual pools, causing inconvenience to the commuters, reports said.

There was also a slight rise in the water level in Jhelum and it was flowing at 9.16ft (half of the flood alert mark) near Sangam at 9 a.m. today, recording an increase of nearly 3-ft from 6.25ft in the last 24 hours.

At Ram MunshiBagh here, the water level was 11.69ft at 9 a.m. compared to 10.54ft at the same time on July 31.

Regarding rainfall in the last 24 hours till 0830 a.m., a meteorological department official here said Pahalgam received 31.4mm followed by Banihal (21.9mm), Qazigund (12.8mm), Kupwara(13.4mm), Kukernag (13.0mm), Kathua (10.8mm), Srinagar(9.2mm), Gulmarg (8.8mm), Bhaderwah (7.5mm), Jammu (6.8mm), and Batote (2.2mm).

The minimum temperatures also recorded a drop at most places, and barring Katra and Bhaderwah, all observatory stations saw mercury settling below normal for the season.

Srinagar, the MeT official told, recorded a low of 17°C against 18.8°C on the previous night. The temperature was 1.9°C below normal during this time of the year for the summer capital, the official said.

Qazigund recorded a low of 16.2°C against 16.7°C on the previous night. The temperature was 1.2°C below normal there, he said.

In Pahalgam, the mercury settled at 13.2°C against 14.4°C on the previous night and it was 0.4°C below normal for the south Kashmir resort.

Kokernag recorded a low of 15.2°C against 16.8°C last night and it was 1.5°C below normal for the place, he said.

Kupwara town saw a low of 15.9°C against 17.9°C on previous night and it was 1.5°C below normal for the place during this time of the season, the official said.

Jammu recorded a low of 24.5°C, same as on the previous night. It was 0.3°C below normal for J&K’s winter capital, he said.

Banihal recorded a low of 16.8°C, Batote 17.6°C, Katra 22.2°C and Bhadarwah 17.8°C, the official said.

“There is possibility of scattered to fairly widespread light to moderate rain/thundershower over Jammu & Kashmir Divisions in next 24 hours,” the meteorological department said, adding, “There is possibility of isolated to scattered light rain and thunder for subsequent two days.”

28/07/2022

Rains Continue In J&K, MeT Cautions People Against Flash Floods, Landslides

Srinagar Receives Highest Rainfall In Last 24 Hours, Minimum Temp Drops At Most Places

Srinagar, July 28: As rains continued to lash Jammu and Kashmir, the weatherman on Thursday cautioned people against flash floods, mudslides and landslides at vulnerable places.

The weatherman also forecast more light to moderate rain at scattered places of Jammu and Kashmir in next 24 hours.

“Advisory: Rainfall on upper reaches may lead to flash flood, mudslide and landslide at vulnerable places. Please remain cautious and prepared as these events often occurs suddenly,” a meteorological department official said in a statement.

In last 24 hours till 08:30 a.m. today, he said, Srinagar received highest rainfall of 43.9mm followed by Katra (34.8mm), Batote (33.2mm), Kathua (32.4mm), Qazigund (30.6mm), Bhaderwah (27.3 mm), Gulmarg (22.8mm), Jammu & Pahalgam (5.2mm), Banihal(4.8mm), Kokernag(1.8mm) and Kupwara(0.4mm).

Meanwhile, the minimum temperatures recorded a decrease at most places in Kashmir Valley and Jammu division.

The MeT official said that Srinagar recorded a low of 19.4°C against 21.8°C on the previous night. However the temperature was 0.7°C above normal during this time of the year for the summer capital, the official said.

Qazigund recorded a low of 18.6°C against 20.7°C on the previous night. The temperature was 1.6°C above normal there, he said.

In Pahalgam, the mercury settled at 17.1°C against 17.8°C on the previous night and it was 3.8°C above normal for the south Kashmir resort.

Kokernag recorded a low of 18.7°C against 18.8°C last night and it was 2.3°C above normal for the place, he said.

World famous Gulmarg resort recorded a low of 12.6°C against 13.2°C and it was 0.2°C above normal for the north Kashmir place.

Kupwara town saw a low of 19.2°C against 19.0°C on previous night and it was 1.8°C above normal for the place during this time of the season, the official said.

Jammu recorded a low of 25.3°C against 25.8°C on the previous night. However, it was 0.1°C above normal for J&K’s winter capital, he said.

Banihal recorded a low of 19.4°C, Batote 18.5°C, Katra 22.2°C and Bhadarwah 19.1°C, the official said.

14/07/2022

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12/07/2022

Lal Bazar Militant Attack: Analysing CCTV footage of attack site, says ADGP Kumar

Says militants involved in the act will soon be naturalised; ‘Both injured cops stable, undergoing treatment, militants took advantage as naka party consisted of small team’

12/07/2022

ASI killed, 02 others injured in Militants Attack

Srinagar, July 12: Assistant Sub-Inspector was was killed while two others were injured as Militants on tuesday fired upon police Naka at Lal Bazaar area of Srinagar district.

A top police officer told that militants attacked police Naka at Lal Bazaar. In this incident one ASI identified as Mushtaq Ahmad was killed while as two others recieved bullet wounds and shifted to nearby hospital immediately for treatment.

More details awaited.

12/07/2022

Updated

03 cops injured as Militants Attack police Naka in Lal Bazaar Srinagar

Srinagar, July 12: Three policemen were injured as Militants on tuesday fired upon police Naka at Lal Bazaar area of Srinagar district.

A top police officer told that militants attacked police Naka at Lal Bazaar. In this incident three cops recieved bullet wounds.

They were shifted to nearby hospital immediately for treatment.

More details awaited.

12/07/2022

Militants Attack police Naka in Lal Bazaar Srinagar

Srinagar, July 12 Militants on tuesday fired upon police Naka at Lal Bazaar area of Srinagar district.

A top police officer told that militants attacked police Naka at Lal Bazaar by firing few rounds of bullet.

However in this incident no loss of life or injury has been reported so far as this story was being filed.

More details awaited.

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05/07/2022

Weather Update 9:00 a.m.

Rain showers are expected at most places of Jammu and Kashmir today. Intensity will be higher in parts of Jammu region. A brief heavy spell is also possible. Temperatures will stay 2 - 9 degrees Celsius below normal.

Regards: Kashmir Weather

23/06/2022

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23/06/2022

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Water level started receding

22/06/2022

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22/06/2022

Tarsar Lake Incident: After Tourist Guide, Authorities Now Fear Death of A Sightseer

Anantnag, Jun 22 : After fearing death of a tourist guide, officials have informed of a second death likely in Tarsar lake incident here in this south Kashmir district.

Officials told that a group of 14 people including 11 tourists and three guides – Mohammad Ishaq Lone, Tariq Ahmad, both residents of Pahalgam, and Shakeel Ahmad of Gagangeer Ganderbal were sightseeing near Tarsar Lake. The group of people fell into the lake after a makeshift bridge they were walking over, was washed down by strong water current. One of the guides, Shakeel Ahmad, besides a sightseer, are feared to have drowned in the lake so far, they said.

“Subsequent to the information, a rescue team was dispatched by police Pahalgam to retrieve the trapped persons, they said adding however fresh reports have suggested death of a tourist identified as Dr. Mahaish, resident of Haldiwani, Utrakhand.”

“The rest of the persons are already rescued and shifted to hospital for first aid”, they said.

More details awaited.

22/06/2022

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22/06/2022

Gauge 5:00 p.m. on 22/06/2022

22/06/2022

Gauge 4:00pm

22/06/2022

𝙒𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙞𝙢𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙫𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙙𝙪𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙮

Expect further decrease in Rainfall.
𝙒𝙖𝙧𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜: Nxt 24hrs gonna be crucial, especially for people living on low lying Area, Hilly Area etc. As chances of Flash Flood, Landslide, Mudslide are High. Please be 𝘼𝙡𝙚𝙧𝙩.

22/06/2022

Gauge 3:00 p.m. on 22/06/2022

(A) RIVER JHELUM
1) Sangam (18ft. Flood Alarm / 21ft. Flood Declaration) = 21.32ft
2) Pampore (3.85/4.45) = 4.44m
3) Ram Munshi Bagh (16'/18') = 16.21ft
4) Asham (13.5'/14') = 8.12ft

(B) TRIBUTARIES
1) Vishow Nallah at Khudwani (7.0/7.75) = 9.71m
2) Rambiyara Nallah at Wachi (5.2/5.4) = NA
3) Lidder Nallah at Batkoot (1.4/1.5) = 1.19m
4) Doodhganga Nallah at Barzulla (3.5/3.65) = 2.78m
5) Sindh Nallah at Doderhama (3.5/3.65) = 3.27m
6) Sukhnag Nallah at Arizal (1.3/1.8) = 0.52m
7) Ferozpora Nallah at Drung (1.85/2.0) = 1.30m
8) Pohru Nallah at Seelu (4.2/4.6) = 3.56m

22/06/2022

22 June 2022 || 2:00PM

The Flood Declaration mark of 21 feet at Sangam has been crossed. The habitation residing along the River Jhelum in South and Central Kashmir are requested to remain vigilant.

Subsequently, the downstream gauge at Ram Munshibagh is expected to rise. IFC KASHMIR

22/06/2022

Gauge 2:00 p.m. on 22/06/2022

22/06/2022

Gauge @1:00 p.m. on 22/06/2022

(A) RIVER JHELUM
1) Sangam (18ft. Flood Alarm / 21ft. Flood Declaration) = 20.42ft
2) Pampore (3.85/4.45) = 3.82m
3) Ram Munshi Bagh (16'/18') = 14.63ft
4) Asham (13.5'/14') = 7.46ft

(B) TRIBUTARIES
1) Vishow Nallah at Khudwani (7.0/7.75) = 10.11m
2) Rambiyara Nallah at Wachi (5.2/5.4) = NA
3) Lidder Nallah at Batkoot (1.4/1.5) = 1.25m
4) Doodhganga Nallah at Barzulla (3.5/3.65) = 2.92m
5) Sindh Nallah at Doderhama (3.5/3.65) = 3.36m
6) Sukhnag Nallah at Arizal (1.3/1.8) = 0.57m
7) Ferozpora Nallah at Drung (1.85/2.0) = 1.38
8) Pohru Nallah at Seelu (4.2/4.6) = 3.45m

22/06/2022

Spate In Vishow Nallah, River Sindh; Wullar Also Swells

Srinagar, June 22 : Post rains for last few days, water bodies in Kashmir Valley are brimming as river Sindh crossed flood alarm mark while Vishow Nallah in Kulgam was flowing above danger level at noon on Wednesday. The water level in Wullar Lake was 1575.87m against flood deceleration mark of 1578 at 12:00 a.m.

River Jhelum already crossed flood-alarm mark of 18-ft near Sangam in South Kashmir at 10 a.m. and two hours since then, the level has risen to 19.83, just 1.17-ft below the mark when flood is declared.

At Munshi Bagh gauge in Srinagar, an official of Irrigation & Flood Control Department told that the water level was 13.7-ft, 2.3-ft below the alarm level of 16-ft and 4.5-ft below flood level of 18-ft.

At Asham in Bandipora district, the official said, the Jhelum level was at 7.19-ft against 14-ft mark when flood is sounded in north Kashmir.

While Jhelum was flowing at its lowest ebb in several years until recently, rains from last few days brought about considerable rise in the water level.

Regarding some tributaries, the official said, the water level in Vishow Nallah at Khudwani was 10.7m, three feet above the danger mark, while the nallah Lidder at Batkoot was at 1.21m (recording decrease of few notices in last 2 hours), Doodhganga Nallah at Barzulla was 3.09m against dangerous mark of 3.65m, Sindh Nallah at Doderhama was flowing 3.36 m against 3.5m (alarm) and 3.65m (when flood is declared), Sukhnag Nallah at Arizal was flowing at 0.54m (below 5 notches than at 10 a.m) against 1.3 (flood alarm) and 1.8m(flood), Ferozpora Nallah at Drung in Tangmarg was 1.42 m (at 10 a.m.) against (1.85 (flood alarm)/2.0m (flood) while Pohru Nallah at Seelu was at 3.35m against 4.2m (flood alarm) and 4.6m (when is flood declared).

The weatherman has forecast improvement in the weather and it was unlikely that flood is ultimately declared at all places even though water level in Srinagar and north Kashmir may increase in next few hours due to downward flow, an expert said.

22/06/2022

Guage reading 12:00 pm

22/06/2022

Guage reading 11:00 am

22/06/2022

Flood Forecast 10:45 a.m.

The water level at Sangam may cross the 'Flood Declaration' mark in the next 3 hrs, thus, flood will be declared.

At Ram Munshi Bagh, water level is expected to touch 16:00 ft. in the next 4 - 7 hrs, which is the 'Flood Alarm' level.

Sindh Nallah at Doderhama may cross the flood declaration mark in the next 2 - 5 hrs.

Doodhganga Nallah may also also reach the Flood Alarm level in the next 4 - 8 hrs.

Regards: Kashmir Weather

22/06/2022

Kishtwar Police Help desk

As per the Weather forecast, heavy Rain is predicted in Kishtwar district due to which there is apprehension of temporary disruption of air and surface traffic mainly on national highway and hilly roads, besides land landslides and shooting stones in vulnerable spots of NH2-44

Keeping in view of the above, Distt Police Kishtwar have Established help desk and people are advised to stay at home and not to venture out of their home unnecessarily

📢 In case of any emergency, people can contact the following officers and helpline numbers of POLICE in the District

SSP Kishtwar 01995-259353

Adl. SP Kishtwar +9419138751

Dy.SPHqrs +919596072029

Dysp Dar DPL 9419169088

SDPO Atholi+9419089186

SHO Kishtwar 9149695883

SHO Dachan 9419111526

SHO Chatroo 9797354430

SHO PS Atholi 7006638080

I/C PCR 9697588948

PCR Kishtwar 9906154100 01995-259193
ERSS 112

22/06/2022

Guage reading 10:00am