Cloudburst triggers deadly flash floods and landslides in Ramban, J&K; highway blocked
Ramban, April 20, 2025 – A devastating cloudburst in Jammu and Kashmir’s Ramban district unleashed flash floods and landslides early Sunday, blocking the strategic Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) at multiple locations, and disrupting power and water supply, officials confirmed. The disaster, compounded by heavy rainfall, hailstorms, and high-velocity winds, has caused widespread damage to homes, […]
Indian Army provides swift relief in Ramban, J&K, amid devastating flash floods
Ramban, Jammu and Kashmir, April 21, 2025 – A devastating cloudburst unleashed torrential flash floods and landslides in Ramban district, claiming three lives, including two young brothers, and plunging the region into chaos. The Indian Army swiftly mobilized, delivering critical relief to stranded residents and tourists along the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44), a vital lifeline […]
MeT forecasts heavy rain, snowfall, and thunderstorms in Jammu & Kashmir from april 18-20
Srinagar, April 18, 2025 – The Meteorological Centre Srinagar has issued a weather advisory warning of heavy rain, snowfall, and thunderstorms across Jammu and Kashmir from April 18 to 20, 2025, with peak activity expected from the night of April 18 to late night on April 19. The advisory, directed to Divisional Commissioners of both […]
Fresh landslides delay opening of historic Mughal Road in Jammu and Kashmir
Poonch, April 10, 2025 – The eagerly anticipated reopening of the historic Mughal Road, an alternative National Highway linking the border districts of Rajouri and Poonch in the Jammu division with Shopian in the Kashmir division, has been postponed due to fresh landslides. The road, a vital connectivity lifeline in Jammu and Kashmir, was scheduled […]
Katra-Domail highway cracks due to rain, traffic diverted to Panthal Road
Katra, March 1, 2025 – Continuous rainfall over the past few days has caused significant damage to the Katra-Domail Highway, a key route for pilgrims heading to the Mata Vaishno Devi and Shivkhori Temples in Jammu and Kashmir. Major cracks were spotted on the highway near Miyadi on Friday, February 28, prompting authorities to close […]
Enhancing disaster preparedness: Simulating earthquake and landslide response
Exercises simulating the effects of earthquakes and landslides are conducted to convey vital preparedness messages to the public. These simulations aim to demonstrate the actions individuals should take during large-scale disasters and to show how rescue operations are launched by agencies like the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF). The focus is on how these agencies […]