JAMMU — The death toll in the recent rain-triggered flash floods and landslides across Jammu region rose to 26 on Thursday with the recovery of the body of a 25-year-old woman from Poonch district, officials said. The body of Khalida Kouser, wife of Yasar Iqbal of Murrah village, was recovered near the Fazalabad footbridge in […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday reviewed the ground situation in districts affected by heavy rains, flash floods and landslides across Jammu and Kashmir and directed the authorities to intensify rescue and relief operations. In a post on X, the Lieutenant Governor said he spoke with senior officials and […]
JAMMU — Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary and National Conference MP Mian Altaf escaped unhurt in two separate mudslide incidents along the Jammu-Poonch National Highway amid incessant rains on Wednesday, officials said. Deputy CM Choudhary and MP Altaf were travelling to the border districts of Rajouri and Poonch to oversee relief and […]
JAMMU (KIMS) — Divisional Commissioner Jammu and Inspector General of Police (IGP), Jammu, visited flash flood-affected areas of Rajouri and Poonch districts to assess the ground situation, review restoration efforts, and oversee relief measures. In Rajouri district, the senior officers inspected the flood-hit Bella area, taking stock of the damage and the ongoing restoration of […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday reviewed the damage caused to houses and key public infrastructure in Rajouri and Poonch districts due to heavy rains, flash floods and landslides. In a post on X, the Lieutenant Governor said he spoke with senior officials and the Deputy Commissioners of Rajouri […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday expressed deep anguish over the loss of seven lives in a landslide at Domail Dhok in Nandichool Loran area of Poonch district. In a post on X, the Chief Minister conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and prayed for eternal peace […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday chaired another online review meeting from New Delhi to assess restoration works, relief measures and the overall preparedness of the administration in the wake of heavy rainfall across parts of the Union Territory. In a post on X, the Chief Minister said the […]
JAMMU — At least 11 people, including a woman and her two children, were killed in fresh rain-related incidents across Jammu on Monday, raising the death toll to 23 over the past two days, officials said. Seven people went missing as persistent heavy rain hampered rescue and relief operations in the flood-hit districts of Poonch […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday announced an ex gratia relief of ₹6 lakh for the next of kin of each person who lost their lives in the flash floods, landslides and other rain-related incidents in Rajouri and Poonch districts. In a post on X, the Chief Minister said […]
JAMMU — In view of the prevailing weather conditions in Jammu and Kashmir, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday directed all district administrations to submit situation reports every six hours until July 24 to strengthen monitoring and ensure a coordinated response. Abdullah passed the directive at a high-level meeting at the Civil Secretariat here to […]