Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Jammu Flood Alert: SDRF Urges Evacuation as Tawi River Swells
The Tawi River in Jammu and Kashmir has risen above the danger level due to heavy rain.
Authorities, including the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), are warning people living near the river to move to higher ground right away.
They are using loudspeakers to tell everyone to stay away from the river and not to stop on bridges.
This is to keep people safe from the rising water.
The Tawi River in Jammu and Kashmir has surpassed the danger level due to heavy rainfall.
Authorities have issued a high alert for low-lying areas in Jammu City.
The State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) is urging immediate evacuation of flood-prone areas.
Residents are advised to avoid water bodies and not to stop on bridges.
Emergency response teams are deployed to monitor the river's flow and assist residents.
- Who
- Residents of low-lying areas in Jammu and authorities including the SDRF
- What
- Flood alert and evacuation orders due to rising water levels in the Tawi River
- When
- Immediately, following continuous heavy rainfall
- Where
- Jammu City, Jammu and Kashmir
- Why
- To prevent inundation and potential loss of life due to the surging river
Residents' Concerns
Authorities' Actions
Evacuation Efforts
Residents' Concerns
Residents express fear and uncertainty about leaving their homes and belongings behind.
Authorities' Actions
Authorities emphasize the necessity of immediate evacuation to prevent loss of life.
- Location
- Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir
- River
- Tawi River
- Danger Level
- Surpassed in Udhampur
- Agencies Involved
- State Disaster Response Force (SDRF)
- Primary Warning
- Evacuate immediately from low-lying areas