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| Rains wreak havoc in Jammu: Mother-daughter killed, BSF rescues 45 in daring operation | | |  Sanjay Pandita
Early Times Report
Jammu, Sept 3: Heavy rains wreaked havoc across Jammu province on Wednesday, triggering flash floods, house collapses, and multiple rescue operations.
While the water level of the river Tawi receded by evening, providing a brief sigh of relief to residents of Jammu city, the mighty Chenab continued to flow above the danger mark in the Akhnoor sector, posing a grave threat to surrounding villages.
Tragedy struck in Rajouri district’s Sunderbani area, where a mother and her daughter were killed after a wall of their house collapsed during the night of September 2–3. Officials said incessant rains caused the wall to give way, trapping the two under debris. Rescue teams and police recovered their bodies soon after. The deceased have been identified as... | |
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| LG Sinha takes stock of situation | | Expresses condolences over tragedy in Rajouri | |  Early Times Report
Srinagar, Sept 3: The Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha has spoken to senior officials and taken stock of situation in the wake of excessive rainfall across Union Territory of Jammu Kashmir. He was briefed on rescue and relief measures by Army, Air Force, CAPFs, district administrations, NDRF and SDRF teams on the ground to ensure the well-being of those affected by heavy rain and flood.
He was briefed that people affected by flood in Akhnoor were evacuated to safety by BS... | |
| | | | Miracle on rails: Woman delivers baby on train near Banihal | | | | Atul Sharma
Early Times Report
Jammu, Sept 3: In a heart-stirring incident that turned an ordinary train journey into a tale of courage and humanity, a woman gave birth to a baby onboard a train near Banihal Railway Station in Jammu Division on Wednesday. Thanks to the timely intervention of railway staff, passengers, and security forces, both mother and child were safely shifted to a hospital, narrowly escaping what could have been a medical emergency.
The woman, identified as Akhtara Bano of Sumbar village, was travelling with her husband Mohammad Ashraf on train no. 64651, the unreserved Sangaldan–Baramulla service. As the train pulled into Banihal, she was gripped by severe labour... | |
| | | | Centre orders survey of crop loss in Jammu | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Sept 3: The Union Government has directed the Jammu and Kashmir administration to conduct a detailed survey and prepare a comprehensive report on the large-scale damage caused to agricultural land in the Jammu province following weeks of incessant rainfall. The directive comes amid growing concern over the devastation faced by farmers in both the plains and hilly regions of the division.
Officials said hundreds of hectares of farmland across Jammu, Samba, and Kath... | |
| | | | Jammu- Srinagar Highway crumbles; dozens of houses razed | | |  Early Times Report
Udhampur/Ramban, Sept 3: The strategic Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44), lifeline of the Kashmir Valley, lies buried under tonnes of mud and debris after a devastating landslide struck Tharad in Udhampur district and multiple stretches including Shalgadi, Nachlana, Seri, and Ramoo in Ramban district. The catastrophe, triggered by relentless rains, has once again cut off the Valley from the rest of the country.
According to locals, a massive portion of the mountain... | |
| | | | CM Omar directs admin to stay on high alert | | |  Early Times Report
New Delhi, Sept 3: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today convened an emergency meeting to review the situation arising from incessant rains across Jammu and Kashmir.
Minister Sakina Itoo and Advisor to the Chief Minister Nasir Aslam Wani briefed him on the latest situation in the Kashmir Valley, while Ministers Javed Ahmad Rana and Satish Sharma reported on conditions in the Jammu division, including flash floods, road blockages and vulnerable habitations near riverbanks an... | |
| | | | Jammu schools to remain closed till Sep 5 | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 3: All government and private schools across Jammu Division will remain closed till September 5, 2025, in view of continuous heavy rains and the weather alert issued by the IMD.
According to an order issued by the Directorate of School Education Jammu, the decision has been taken to ensure the safety of students and staff as several areas face the risk of landslides, flash floods, and severe waterlogging. The order further states that online classes should be ... | |
| | | | Jammu-Katra shuttle operations cancelled | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Sep 3: Shuttle services of four trains that were introduced to help locals and stranded passengers travel between Jammu and Katra – the base camp of the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine – was suspended due to heavy rain and flooding on Wednesday.
The scheduled train services from New Delhi to Katra have also been short-terminated.
These shuttle services, which started on September 1, were scheduled to run until September 15.
“The shuttle services between Jammu and Katr... | |
| | | | Landslide hits Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine track, no casualties | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 3: A landslide on Wednesday hit the track of the suspended pilgrimage to the shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi in Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district, officials said, adding that no casualties were reported.
Authorities have also vacated the accommodations of officials as a precautionary measure in the wake of heavy rainfall and the threat of landslides, officials mentioned further.
The landslide occurred at the Sammar Point of the track, thereby blocking the route ... | |
| | | | Normal weather likely from today: Sonam Lotus | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, Sept 3: Renowned weatherman and former Director of the Meteorological Centre Srinagar, Sonam Lotus, on Wednesday cautioned people about the fast-rising water levels across Jammu and Kashmir due to continuous heavy rainfall.
He, however, maintained that the intensity of rainfall would gradually decrease from the afternoon, with normal weather conditions likely to return from tomorrow.
Lotus said:“Due to heavy rainfall, the water levels are rising fast, and people must remain cautious. We expect the intensity to continue till afternoon, after which there will be a gradual decrease. From tomorrow, the weather is likely to turn normal.”
The Meteorological Cen... | |
| | | | Multi-agency operation underway to prevent flooding near 4th Bridge on Tawi in Jammu | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Sep 3: As the water level continues to rise in the swollen River Tawi in Jammu city, authorities have launched a multi-agency operation to shore up embankments near the damaged fourth bridge to prevent flooding in the low-lying areas.
Heavy rain in Jammu had damaged the road near the fourth Tawi bridge, causing vehicles to get stuck on the broken stretch on August 26.
“If this area is breached, there will be a huge problem. Civil administration, police, and army... | |
| | | | Rajouri: Multiple landslides block major roads | | |  Early Times Report
Rajouri, Sept 3: Heavy rains have triggered multiple landslides across Rajouri district, severely affecting normal life and posing danger to residential areas.
A major landslide struck the Jammu–Rajouri–Poonch National Highway at Kallar in Rajouri, where 2–3 residential houses have been left highly vulnerable to damage and possible collapse. Locals reported that nearly ten feet of land has sunk at a sharp turn, exposing these houses and leaving families terrified
Meanwh... | |
| | | | 3 rescued after house collapses in Jammu | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Sept 3: Three persons who were trapped after an old house collapsed due to heavy rains in J&K were rescued on Wednesday, officials said.
The incident took place in Kali Jhani Mohalla of Pacca Danga area.
Police and local residents immediately launched a rescue operation and evacuated the trapped persons, they said.
Local MLA Yudhvir Sethi, who supervised the operations, asked the Deputy Commissioner to dismantle the old and unsafe houses in the area as they pose ... | |
| | | | Railways cancel 68 trains till Sep 30 | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Sept 3: The Northern Railway has announced the cancellation of 68 incoming and outgoing trains from Jammu and Katra stations till September 30, while 24 trains are scheduled to resume, officials said.
Rail traffic has remained suspended in the Jammu railway division for the past eight days due to misalignment and breaches at multiple locations in the Pathankot-Jammu section following the recent heavy rains and flash floods.
Scores of people, especially pilgrims, were stranded as heavy rains lashed the Jammu region August 26 (Tuesday) onwards, severely disrupting rail and road traffic. A landslide near the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine in Katra claimed 34 lives. Th... | |
| | | | Flight operations to Leh hit | | | | Early Times Report
New Delhi, Sept 3: Delhi Airport on Wednesday issued a passenger advisory after inclement weather in Leh disrupted flight operations to the region.
“Due to bad weather conditions in Leh, flight operations to the destination have been affected. We are working closely with all the stakeholders to support passengers and minimise inconvenience. For specific flight information, kindly contact the respective airline,” Delhi Airport said in a passenger advisory posted on social media platform X.
Officials said that efforts were underway to ensure that flights resume safely once weather conditions improved.... | |
| | | | Fresh landslides shut Zojila Road | | | | Early Times Report
GANDERBAL, Sept 3: Continuous rains triggered fresh landslides at Bajri Nallah on Zojila Pass today, forcing the closure of the vital Srinagar-Leh highway and disrupting traffic between Kashmir and Ladakh.
Officials said men and machinery have been pressed into service to clear the debris, but heavy rainfall is hampering the restoration work.
“The highway shall remain closed for vehicular movement till the clearance operation is completed,” they said. ... | |
| | | | Kashmir: Jhelum crosses danger mark | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Sep 3: Authorities in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday issued a flood alert after the Jhelum river crossed the danger mark at Sangam in Anantnag and Pampore, following two days of incessant rainfall that left at least two people dead, dozens stranded, and major highways closed.
Officials said the water level at Sangam breached the critical threshold of 25 feet, while at Pampore the river flowed above the danger mark, raising fears of flooding in several low-lying areas. In Srinagar city, the river level at Ram Munshibagh was nearing the alert mark of 18 feet.
The rains in Jammu have created a flood-like situation since Tuesday evening, with the administratio... | |
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