Jammu — Detailed Weather & Flood Report
Summary (English)
A series of intense monsoon downpours and localized cloudbursts have struck parts of the Jammu Division on 24–26 August 2025.
The heaviest impact has been in hilly districts — Doda, Kishtwar, Udhampur and parts of Kathua and Jammu — causing flash floods, landslides, roadblocks, and localized inundation.
Several houses and bridges have been damaged; some lives have been lost and rescue operations are ongoing. Authorities have issued advisories to stay away from riverbanks and low-lying areas.
خلاصہ — اردو
24 تا 26 اگست 2025 کے دوران جامّو ڈویژن میں موسلا دھار بارشوں اور مقامی کلاؤڈ برسٹس نے شدید تباہی مچائی۔ خصوصاً ڈوڑہ، کشتیار، اُدھم پور اور بعض علاقوں میں سیلاب، لینڈ سلائیڈ اور راستے بند ہو گئے۔ متعدد مکان نقصان میں آئے، پل ٹوٹے، اور ریسکیو آپریشن جاری ہیں۔ حکام نے دریا کے کناروں سے دور رہنے کی ہدایت جاری کی ہے۔
सार — हिन्दी
24–26 अगस्त 2025 के दौरान जम्मू संभाग में तेज़ बारिश और कुछ स्थानों पर क्लाउडबर्स्ट से गंभीर स्थितियाँ बनीं। डोडा, किश्तवार, उधमपुर और कुछ अन्य क्षेत्रों में भीषण फ्लैश फ्लड और भूस्खलन हुए। कई घर और पुल क्षतिग्रस्त हुए; बचाव कार्य जारी है।
District-wise Detailed Impact (تفصیلی ضلع وار رپورٹ)
Doda District — ڈوڑہ
English:
A cloudburst in parts of the Bhalessa/Charu Nallah area triggered sudden flash floods on 26 Aug, washing away vehicles, damaging over ten houses and cutting off mountain roads. Search-and-rescue teams are engaged and several people have been reported killed or injured as vehicles and settlements were swept away. Local administration has closed affected stretches of the Jammu-Srinagar highway where landslides occurred. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
اردو:
بھالیسہ/چاروا نالہ میں کلاؤڈ برسٹ نے اچانک سیلاب برپا کر دیا؛ گاڑیاں بہہ گئیں، زیادہ از زیادہ دس سے زائد مکانات متاثر ہوئے اور راستے بند ہو گئے۔ ریسکیو ٹیمیں سرگرم عمل ہیں اور بعض جان لیوا واقعات رپورٹ ہوئے۔ :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
हिन्दी:
भलेस्सा/चारू नाला में क्लाउडबर्स्ट से अचानक फ्लैश फ्लड आया; कई वाहन बह गए, दस से अधिक घर नुकसान में आए और सड़कें बंद हो गईं। रेस्क्यू टीमें कार्यरत हैं और हताहतों की सूचना है। :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
Kishtwar — کشتیار
English:
Kishtwar has been reported as among the districts with severe flooding and localized damage following heavy rains earlier this month. Many camps and hamlets reported inundation and rescue teams are focusing on reaching cut-off communities. Authorities continue to monitor water releases from upstream catchments. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
اردو:
کشتیار میں بھی شدید سیلاب اور جائیداد کا نقصان رپورٹ ہوا؛ کیمپ اور گاؤں زیرِ آب آئے اور کٹ آف علاقوں تک رسائی کے لئے ریسکیو جاری ہے۔ :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
हिन्दी:
किश्तवार में भी तेज बारिश के बाद गंभीर बाढ़ और संपत्ति का नुकसान हुआ; कई इलाक़े जलमग्न हुए और रेस्क्यू कार्य जारी हैं। :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
Jammu City / Udhampur — جمّو / اُدھم پور
English:
In Jammu city, sustained rains have raised water levels in the Tawi and Basantar rivers. While some stretches downtown saw waterlogging, district officials reported that parts of Udhampur had rivers nearing danger levels (reports show Tawi crossing danger mark in upstream sectors). Road closures, school suspensions and localized evacuations were ordered in low-lying localities. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
اردو:
جامّو شہر میں طویل بارشوں سے تائی اور باسنتر کی سطح بلند ہوئی؛ بعض مقامات پر پانی جمع ہوا اور کم بلندی علاقوں میں خالی کرانے کے احکامات جاری ہوئے۔ :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
हिन्दी:
जम्मू शहर में लगातार बारिश से तावी और बसंतीर नदियों का जल स्तर बढ़ गया; कुछ इलाकों में जलभराव और निचले इलाकों में खाली कराये जाने के निर्देश दिये गये۔ :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}
Kathua · Samba · Reasi
English:
Peripheral districts like Kathua and Samba have reported heavy localized downpours affecting road connectivity and agriculture. Reasi has been put on alert for ongoing rain spells. Residents have been asked to avoid river fronts until further notice. :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}
Rivers & Water Levels — Tawi, Basantar, Chenab
English:
- The Tawi river has shown sharp increases in water level in upstream sectors and authorities continue to monitor for downstream threats; some sections have crossed local danger marks upstream (Udhampur).
- Basantar and smaller tributaries have also swollen, causing localized inundation in adjoining villages.
- Authorities have issued flood advisories and warned of further releases if upstream reservoirs receive uncontrolled inflow. Residents near embankments and low banks must remain vigilant and move to higher ground if advised. :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}
اردو:
تائی اور باسنتر میں سطح میں تیزی سے اضافہ ہوا ہے؛ حکام خطرے کے اوقات کے قریب علاقوں کی نگرانی کر رہے ہیں اور پانی کی ریلیز یا مزید اپڈیٹس کے بارے میں آگاہی دے رہے ہیں۔ :contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12}
Damage, Casualties & Relief
English:
Casualty numbers reported from multiple agency updates indicate several deaths (reports vary by district) and dozens injured in Doda and other hard-hit pockets. Hundreds of people in vulnerable zones have been evacuated; tens of houses and some bridges were damaged or washed away in flash floods. Relief camps, NDRF/SDRF teams and local administration are engaged in rescue, medical aid and clearing routes. Financial loss assessments are ongoing. :contentReference[oaicite:13]{index=13}
اردو:
مختلف رپورٹس کے مطابق کئی ہلاکتیں اور متعدد زخمی ظاہر ہوئے ہیں؛ سیکڑوں افراد کو محفوظ مقام پر منتقل کیا گیا اور ریسکیو ٹیمیں طبی امداد اور راستوں کی صفائی میں مصروف ہیں۔ :contentReference[oaicite:14]{index=14}
Official Advisories & Safety Instructions
English:
- IMD and local disaster authorities have issued red/orange advisories for sustained rainfall and the risk of further cloudbursts and landslides. Residents should avoid travel in hilly routes, stay away from riverbanks and temporary structures, and follow instructions of district administration and police.
- If you are in an affected area: move to designated relief centers, keep emergency kits (water, medicines, important documents) ready, and do not attempt to cross flooded roads or bridges.
- Expect intermittent communication and power outages in cut-off pockets; report missing persons to local control rooms immediately. :contentReference[oaicite:15]{index=15}
اردو:
IMD کی جانب سے متواتر بارشوں اور ممکنہ کلاؤڈ برسٹس کے لئے الرٹ جاری ہے — دریا کے کناروں سے دور رہیں، پہاڑی/ڈھلان والے راستوں پر سفر مؤخر کریں اور مقامی انتظامیہ کی ہدایات پر عمل کریں۔ :contentReference[oaicite:16]{index=16}
Practical Steps for Residents & Authorities
- Move to higher ground if water enters houses; keep children and elders safe.
- Switch off electricity if water is near electrical outlets; avoid touching downed wires.
- Register at the local relief camp and mention medical needs (insulin, oxygen, etc.).
- Do not drink untreated water; boil or use bottled water until official clearance.
- Farmers: document crop and land damage with photos for claiming assistance later.
Sources & Live Updates
Key news agencies and IMD advisories used for this report (for latest situational updates, check these live): Reuters, Times of India, Economic Times, Indian Express, DD News, Hindustan Times and official IMD statements. Specific live reports cited below. :contentReference[oaicite:17]{index=17}
