Archive · 4 Sep 2025
Over 9,000 Evacuated in Srinagar, Budgam Following Jhelum Breach
Heavy rainfall led to a breach in the Jhelum River's embankments near Budgam, causing flooding.
As a result, over 9,000 people were moved to safer places.
Rescue teams and officials are working to help, with evacuations happening in Budgam and Srinagar.
The weather is improving, with clearer skies in some areas.
The authorities are keeping people informed and are focused on supporting those affected.
Over 9,000 people evacuated from flood-hit Budgam district due to Jhelum breach.
Evacuations occurred after breaches on Jhelum embankments at Zonipora.
Preventative evacuations are underway in Srinagar.
Relief and rescue operations are being conducted in affected areas.
Weather conditions are improving in some areas, including South Kashmir.
- Who
- Authorities, SDRF, NDRF, Police, Revenue Departments
- What
- Evacuations due to Jhelum embankment breach and flooding
- When
- Ongoing, as of Thursday
- Where
- Budgam and Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir
- Why
- Jhelum embankment breach causing flooding; preventative measures
- Incident
- Jhelum Embankment Breach & Flooding
- Location
- Budgam district, central Kashmir
- Evacuated
- Over 9,000 people
- Evacuation Efforts
- Six villages in Budgam evacuated; preventative evacuations in Srinagar
- Officials Involved
- Divisional Commissioner, IGP Kashmir, Deputy Commissioners
- Rescue Teams
- SDRF, NDRF, police, and revenue departments
- Weather Update
- Improving conditions, clear skies in South Kashmir
Sources
J-K rains: 25 nomadic families rescued in Anantnag district
Multi-agency operation underway to prevent flooding near 4th bridge on Tawi in Jammu
Monsoon chaos in J&K: Highways shut, schools closed; people evacuated from low-lying areas
Himachal Pradesh: Six killed after landslide buries two houses in Mandi
3 killed in Jammu floods; most highways blocked by landslides
2 killed, no power in many parts of South, Central Kashmir
Jammu & Kashmir floods: Valley road links cut, Jhelum overflows in Budgam - Telegraph India
25 nomadic families rescued in Anantnag
J&K Weather Chaos: Jammu-Srinagar NH and other crucial roads closed
