Kashmir Valley saw multiple breaches of the embankments of Jhelum river at Zonipora in Pulwama and Shalina area of Budgam district. The administration reported the breach at Multiple locations leading to flooding of many residential areas as well as the rice fields. The authorities as a pre-emptive and precautionary measure advised the residents to evacuate the areas including Lasjan, Soiteng, Nowgam, Vyethpora, Golpora, Padshahi Bagh, Mehjoor Nagar. Announcements through local committees, Masjids, local revenue and police authorities in these areas were made. &nbsp;&nbsp;Many areas in Budgam, Pulwama, Shopian, Kulgam and Anantnag have been inundated. There have been huge losses for the horticulture and agriculture industry as apple orchards have come under the floods as well as the rice fields. &nbsp;"We had anticipated this situation and took necessary precautions. Although we faced challenges, our early response has helped minimise the impact. The water levels at key locations such as Sangam and Ram Munshi Bagh are receding, offering a glimmer of hope amid the crisis. This is a positive sign for our ongoing relief efforts," said Anshul Garg, Division Commissioner Kashmir.&nbsp;&nbsp;Around 20,000 people were evacuated on Wednesday night and on Thursdya as well, averting potential loss of life. Eyewitnesses described a terrifying scene as families hurriedly evacuated, carrying children and essentials while navigating through rising waters. Indian Army's 50Rr also distributed food items and other relief material among the flood affected people at Zainapora village of Pampore in south Kashmir's Pulwama district.&nbsp;&nbsp;On Thursday in Kishtwar district, four people were injured in a Landslide at 850 MW Ratle power project at Drabshalla in J&amp;K. The authorities have advised people to stay away from all the water bodies. Jammu and Kashmir Police have activated a comprehensive evacuation plan to safeguard citizens' lives. Police teams from various stations have been deployed under the supervision of territorial officers to vulnerable locations across the Valley. &nbsp;The water level in Jhelum river is still above the danger mark but has been receding slowly. The MeT has also predicted no rains for the next 12 hours which can bring in some relief from the weather fury.&nbsp;

Flood fury in Kashmir: 20,000 evacuated as Jhelum floods Pulwama, Budgam area

Kashmir Valley saw multiple breaches of the embankments of Jhelum river at Zonipora in Pulwama and Shalina area of Budgam district. The administration reported the breach at Multiple locations leading to flooding of many residential areas as well as the rice fields. The authorities as a pre-emptive and precautionary measure advised the residents to evacuate the areas including Lasjan, Soiteng, Nowgam, Vyethpora, Golpora, Padshahi Bagh, Mehjoor Nagar. Announcements through local committees, Masjids, local revenue and police authorities in these areas were made. Many areas in Budgam, Pulwama, Shopian, Kulgam and Anantnag have been inundated. There have been huge losses for the horticulture and agriculture industry as apple orchards have come under the floods as well as the rice fields. "We had anticipated this situation and took necessary precautions. Although we faced challenges, our early response has helped minimise the impact. The water levels at key locations such as Sangam and Ram Munshi Bagh are receding, offering a glimmer of hope amid the crisis. This is a positive sign for our ongoing relief efforts," said Anshul Garg, Division Commissioner Kashmir. Around 20,000 people were evacuated on Wednesday night and on Thursdya as well, averting potential loss of life. Eyewitnesses described a terrifying scene as families hurriedly evacuated, carrying children and essentials while navigating through rising waters. Indian Army's 50Rr also distributed food items and other relief material among the flood affected people at Zainapora village of Pampore in south Kashmir's Pulwama district. On Thursday in Kishtwar district, four people were injured in a Landslide at 850 MW Ratle power project at Drabshalla in J&K. The authorities have advised people to stay away from all the water bodies. Jammu and Kashmir Police have activated a comprehensive evacuation plan to safeguard citizens' lives. Police teams from various stations have been deployed under the supervision of territorial officers to vulnerable locations across the Valley. The water level in Jhelum river is still above the danger mark but has been receding slowly. The MeT has also predicted no rains for the next 12 hours which can bring in some relief from the weather fury.

The authorities as a pre-emptive and precautionary measure advised the residents to evacuate the areas including Lasjan, Soiteng, Nowgam, Vyethpora, Golpora, Padshahi Bagh, Mehjoor Nagar

Six peopl,e including four children, died while six were rescued alive after a boat capsized in river Jhelum at Ganderbal area of Batwara in Srinagar. Authorities said that around 15 people were on the boat early Tuesday morning. Most of them were school-going children. Authorities are still carrying out rescue operations as three people are still said to be missing.&nbsp;

NDRF, SDRF and the Indian Army are carrying out a massive rescue operation in Srinagar's river Jhelum after a boat mostly carrying school children capsized. The whole area of Ganderbal was in shock and trauma after the news spread. Thousands of people gathered around the river Jhelum while the rescue operation was on.&nbsp;

''Early morning today around 7:45am, an unfortunate incident took place in the river Jhelum. We are ascertaining the number of people that were on the boat. As of now, we have been told that 15 people were on this boat, among them were 7 minors and 8 adults. We have been carrying out rescue operations since this morning and so far we have rescued 12 people so far out of which 6 have succumbed while six are alive. We are looking for three missing people at the moment which includes 2 children and one adult. All the teams are working together to make sure the rescue operation continues,'' said Bilal Mohiuddin, DC Srinagar.&nbsp;

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Indian Army's Marine commandos have also been pushed to carry out the rescue operation in the area. The authorities have put rescue teams for around ten kms of a stretch of river Jhelum.&nbsp;

For the ones who are still missing, we have currently engaged four teams of NDRF, two teams of SDRF, River Police teams, and a team of MARCOS. We will intensify the search till we find the missing,'' said Ashish Mishra, SSP Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir Police.&nbsp;

The locals of the area blamed the government saying the under-construction bridge has not been completed for around 14 years. The locals say that school-going children have to take a boat as the bridge has not been completed by the authorities.&nbsp;

Kashmir Valley has witnessed heavy rains and snow in the last three days and that is one of the reasons that the level of water in river Jhelum has increased.&nbsp;

Six peopl,e including four children, died while six were rescued alive after a boat capsized in river Jhelum at Ganderbal area of Batwara in Srinagar. Authorities said that around 15 people were on the boat early Tuesday morning.

Six peopl,e including four children, died while six were rescued alive after a boat capsized in river Jhelum at Ganderbal area of Batwara in Srinagar. Authorities said that around 15 people were on the boat early Tuesday morning. Most of them were school-going children. Authorities are still carrying out rescue operations as three people are still said to be missing. NDRF, SDRF and the Indian Army are carrying out a massive rescue operation in Srinagar's river Jhelum after a boat mostly carrying school children capsized. The whole area of Ganderbal was in shock and trauma after the news spread. Thousands of people gathered around the river Jhelum while the rescue operation was on. ''Early morning today around 7:45am, an unfortunate incident took place in the river Jhelum. We are ascertaining the number of people that were on the boat. As of now, we have been told that 15 people were on this boat, among them were 7 minors and 8 adults. We have been carrying out rescue operations since this morning and so far we have rescued 12 people so far out of which 6 have succumbed while six are alive. We are looking for three missing people at the moment which includes 2 children and one adult. All the teams are working together to make sure the rescue operation continues,'' said Bilal Mohiuddin, DC Srinagar. #WATCH | J&K: A boat capsized in River Jhelum at Gandbal. SDRF team deployed. More details awaited: Disaster Management, J&K pic.twitter.com/hOAKvNCYtT — ANI (@ANI) April 16, 2024 × Indian Army's Marine commandos have also been pushed to carry out the rescue operation in the area. The authorities have put rescue teams for around ten kms of a stretch of river Jhelum. For the ones who are still missing, we have currently engaged four teams of NDRF, two teams of SDRF, River Police teams, and a team of MARCOS. We will intensify the search till we find the missing,'' said Ashish Mishra, SSP Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir Police. The locals of the area blamed the government saying the under-construction bridge has not been completed for around 14 years. The locals say that school-going children have to take a boat as the bridge has not been completed by the authorities. Kashmir Valley has witnessed heavy rains and snow in the last three days and that is one of the reasons that the level of water in river Jhelum has increased.

Six dead, three missing after a boat capsizes in river Jhelum in Srinagar

On August 5, when the Centre decided to abrogate article 370, which gave Jammu and Kashmir special status, the first move was to shut down communication and the internet, to avoid any gatherings and rumours. The announcement was made mid-night with strict restrictions in every district of Kashmir valley.&nbsp;

With time, thousands of landline phones were restored but mobile internet continues to remain shut. This has not only affected common man but also lovers in the valley, who are now spending times on the banks of Dal Lake and Jhelum river.&nbsp;

Most of them are having a hard time meeting and communicating. Restaurants, which are the hot favourites of couples are also shut since the abrogation of special status.&nbsp;

On the foothill of the Himalayan mountain range and along the banks of Dal lake, dozens of couples sit and talk while trying to avoid a gaze with the onlookers. Kashmir is a conservative society and if you are spotted meeting your lover, the backlash is inevitable.

"It's hard to fix a meeting without the mobile or internet. I am waiting for my girlfriend for 30 minutes since I last communicated to her using a telephone booth. Her dad received the call first, then I had to call again after few hours, luckily, she picked it up and we fixed the meeting spot and location," says a young man, who doesn't wish to be identified. He also said that he was seeing the girl after 60 days.

Kashmiri men in their 40's are having a flashback of the times when there would be no mobile phones and speaking to one's girlfriend from kiosks was a hard task. Mobile phone services came to Kashmir in around 2002 when Mufti Sayeed became the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir. Mufti first made a phone call to then Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee from Civil Secretariat in Srinagar, setting the phones buzzing.&nbsp;

"My wife is in Delhi and yesterday she tried to contact me when I was at work, but couldn't. Later, she made a phone call to me over landline at home and it was just nostalgic," says Farooq Ahmad, a resident of Lal Bazaar area of Srinagar.&nbsp; 
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Dotted with leaves of autumn Chinar and one of the most prestigious addresses in Srinagar is the Bund; it is located near the city centre. The address was one of the star attractions for the foreign tourists beginning from the British era when beautifully craved houseboats in Jhelum river would evoke romance and mystique. The Bund is no longer filled with crowds, so the couples are dotting the area, without any fear.&nbsp;

"I told my parents that I need to collect an assignment from a friend but came to meet my boyfriend here. We fix meeting day and time in advance when we meet," said a girl in her 20's.&nbsp;

People in Kashmir are hopeful that the government will soon restore the mobile phones as the situation gets back to normal.

On August 5, when the Centre decided to abrogate article 370, which gave Jammu and Kashmir special status, the first move was to shut down communication and the internet, to avoid any gatherings and rumours.

On August 5, when the Centre decided to abrogate article 370, which gave Jammu and Kashmir special status, the first move was to shut down communication and the internet, to avoid any gatherings and rumours. The announcement was made mid-night with strict restrictions in every district of Kashmir valley. With time, thousands of landline phones were restored but mobile internet continues to remain shut. This has not only affected common man but also lovers in the valley, who are now spending times on the banks of Dal Lake and Jhelum river. Most of them are having a hard time meeting and communicating. Restaurants, which are the hot favourites of couples are also shut since the abrogation of special status. On the foothill of the Himalayan mountain range and along the banks of Dal lake, dozens of couples sit and talk while trying to avoid a gaze with the onlookers. Kashmir is a conservative society and if you are spotted meeting your lover, the backlash is inevitable. "It's hard to fix a meeting without the mobile or internet. I am waiting for my girlfriend for 30 minutes since I last communicated to her using a telephone booth. Her dad received the call first, then I had to call again after few hours, luckily, she picked it up and we fixed the meeting spot and location," says a young man, who doesn't wish to be identified. He also said that he was seeing the girl after 60 days. Kashmiri men in their 40's are having a flashback of the times when there would be no mobile phones and speaking to one's girlfriend from kiosks was a hard task. Mobile phone services came to Kashmir in around 2002 when Mufti Sayeed became the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir. Mufti first made a phone call to then Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee from Civil Secretariat in Srinagar, setting the phones buzzing. "My wife is in Delhi and yesterday she tried to contact me when I was at work, but couldn't. Later, she made a phone call to me over landline at home and it was just nostalgic," says Farooq Ahmad, a resident of Lal Bazaar area of Srinagar. Dotted with leaves of autumn Chinar and one of the most prestigious addresses in Srinagar is the Bund; it is located near the city centre. The address was one of the star attractions for the foreign tourists beginning from the British era when beautifully craved houseboats in Jhelum river would evoke romance and mystique. The Bund is no longer filled with crowds, so the couples are dotting the area, without any fear. "I told my parents that I need to collect an assignment from a friend but came to meet my boyfriend here. We fix meeting day and time in advance when we meet," said a girl in her 20's. People in Kashmir are hopeful that the government will soon restore the mobile phones as the situation gets back to normal.

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