Heavy rainfall continued to batter Jammu on Tuesday, triggering landslides and flash floods, blocking roads, and pushing rivers close to danger levels. Doda district has been particularly affected, with
visuals showing severe flooding and damage in the area.
Rain Fury Claims 3 Lives In Doda
So far three people have died in Doda in rain-related incidents. Two people died due to house collapse while one died in flash floods. Though reports of a cloudburst emerged, the District Collector denied any such incident.
#Doda:
Just Now Spoke to DC Doda Sh Harvinder Singh.According to him, a flash flood has been reported in the Charwa area of Bhalesa.
So far, no casualty linked to this flash flood has been reported.
The situation is being monitored by the administration, and regular…
— Dr Jitendra Singh (@DrJitendraSingh) August 26, 2025
Further, Union Minister Jitendra Singh informed in a post on X that he spoke to Doda DC Harvinder Singh, who confirmed a flash flood in the Charwa area of Bhalesa.
The Union Minister tweeted, “Doda: Just Now Spoke to DC Doda Sh Harvinder Singh. According to him, a flash flood has been reported in the Charwa area of Bhalesa. So far, no casualty linked to this flash flood has been reported. The situation is being monitored by the administration, and regular updates being conveyed to my office.”
Traffic Hit On National Highway
Meanwhile, traffic movement on Jammu-Srinagar national highway, a crucial route connecting Kashmir with the rest of India, was also affected due to landslides and continuous heavy rain.
Traffic was halted at Udhampur and Qazigund after reports of shooting stones from hillocks at Chanderkote, Kela Morh, and Battery Cheshma in Ramban district.
National Highway from Jammu to Udhampur was also closed due to landslides at many places.
Movement of HMVs on Jammu-Pathankot NH was stopped in view of heavy flow of water in the Basanter Khad, Tarnah Khad, Ujh river, Sahar Khad and incessant rains in Samba and Kathua districts.
VIDEO | J&K: Chenab river crosses danger mark in Ramban district; low-lying areas evacuated.
(Full video available PTI Videos – https://t.co/n147TvqRQz) pic.twitter.com/DzMMOLNTNu
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) August 26, 2025
Several rivers, including Chenab, and streams across Jammu are flowing close to or above the danger mark, flooding low-lying areas and roads in multiple locations.
IMD Predicts More Rain For Jammu Today
According to an official from the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the current weather is caused by a rare combination of a western disturbance and monsoon activity centered over Jammu. IMD has predicted that rain to continue till around 8-9 pm on Tuesday. Heavy rain has been lashing Jammu since Monday night.
The system is expected to move towards Rajouri and Poonch before crossing into Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK). The weather department warned that the next 24 hours remain critical, especially as Kathua and Samba districts have already recorded 140 mm of rain since Monday.
The MeT said weather is likely to improve by Wednesday, but more rain—moderate to heavy—is likely across the region between August 30 and September 1.
CM Omar Abdullah Holds Emergency Meeting On Jammu Flood Situation
Meanwhile, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah chaired an emergency meeting to review the flood-like situation in Jammu division on Tuesday. Divisional Commissioner Jammu, along with Deputy Commissioners of all 10 districts, briefed the CM on the ground situation and preparedness in their respective areas.
The CM was apprised of the highest flood levels recorded at various locations, alert levels, and rising water in rivers, nallahs, and other water bodies.
Omar Abdullah told the officers that the relief and repair work will be done according to SDRF rules but if anything extra is needed beyond those rules, he will make sure it is provided.
He also ordered the administration to ensure timely supply of food, clean drinking water, medicines and other essentials to affected families.
Helpline Numbers Issued
In the wake of widespread destruction, authorities have issued emergency contact numbers for people in various districts:
- Jammu – 0191-2571616
- Samba – 01923-241004, 01923-246915
- Kathua – 01922-238796
- Poonch – 01965-2200888
- Rajouri – 01962-295895
- Udhampur – 01992-272727, 01992-272728
- Reasi – 9419839557
- Ramban – 01998-29550, 01998-266790
- Doda – 9596776203
- Kishtwar – 9484217492
Heavy rain also lashed Himachal Pradesh on Tuesday. At least 68 roads, including three national highways, in the hill state were blocked at several places, news agency PTI reported, citing State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA).
