Archive · 19 Jul 2026
Fourteen Rescued from Swollen Rivers in Jammu, Rajouri
On Sunday, 14 people who were stuck in swollen rivers in Jammu and Rajouri districts were rescued safely.
The rescue teams included police, the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), and the army.
Three boys were rescued from the River Tawi near Peer Kho Temple after a sudden rise in water levels.
Another two boys were rescued from the flooded Dhangri river, and nine more people were rescued from the Thanamandi area in Rajouri district.
Officials urged people to stay away from riverbanks due to the forecast of inclement weather for the next four days.
14 people were rescued from swollen rivers in Jammu and Rajouri districts.
Rescue teams included police, SDRF, and the army.
Three boys were rescued from the River Tawi near Peer Kho Temple.
Two boys were rescued from the flooded Dhangri river.
Nine people were rescued from the Thanamandi area in Rajouri district.
- Who
- Police, State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), Army, 14 stranded individuals
- What
- Rescue operation of people stranded in swollen rivers
- When
- Sunday
- Where
- Jammu and Rajouri districts
- Why
- Sudden rise in water levels due to inclement weather
Public Safety Advocates
Adventure Enthusiasts
River Safety
Public Safety Advocates
Public safety advocates emphasize the dangers of swimming in swollen rivers and urge people to stay away from riverbanks during inclement weather.
Adventure Enthusiasts
Adventure enthusiasts argue that rivers offer recreational opportunities and that proper precautions can mitigate risks.
- Location
- Jammu and Rajouri districts
- Number of Rescued
- 14
- Rescue Teams
- Police, State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), Army
- Weather Forecast
- Inclement weather forecast for the next four days
- Rescue Locations
- River Tawi near Peer Kho Temple, Dhangri river, Thanamandi area