Archive · 5 Sep 2025
Kashmir Flood: Highway Closed, Water Levels Receding, Relief Efforts Underway
Flooding in Kashmir is easing up, with water levels in the Jhelum river going down.
The Jammu-Srinagar highway remains closed due to landslides, but the Mughal Road has reopened.
The Chief Minister has ordered the restoration of essential services such as power and water.
Schools stayed closed as a precaution.
Officials are monitoring the situation, and residents are being asked to be cautious.
The government is working to help those affected by the floods and repair damage.
The flood situation is improving in most parts of Kashmir.
The Jammu-Srinagar highway remains closed due to landslides.
Mughal Road has reopened for traffic.
J&K Chief Minister directed restoration of essential services.
Educational institutions remained closed for the third day.
- Who
- Omar Abdullah, J&K Chief Minister
- What
- Directed actions for flood recovery and restoration of services.
- When
- Friday
- Where
- Kashmir Valley
- Why
- To address the post-flood situation and provide relief.
Government
Residents
Response to Flood
Government
Government is providing support, monitoring the situation, and working towards restoration.
Residents
Residents are potentially still facing disruptions, safety concerns, and damage to property.
- Key Figures
- Omar Abdullah (J&K CM)
- Highway Status
- Jammu-Srinagar National Highway closed; Mughal Road reopened
- Flood Situation
- Easing in most areas; water levels receding
- Essential Services
- CM directed swift restoration of power, water, road connectivity
- Affected Areas
- J&K; specifically Ramban–Banihal, Udhampur, and Anantnag
Sources
MHA team arrives in Jammu to assess flood, rain and landslide damage
Telangana Seeks Rs 16,732 Crore in Central Aid for Flood Relief
Flood losses: Telangana seeks Central support of ₹16,700 cr
'11 Years Wasted': CM Omar Slams Post-2014 Govts For Failing To Prevent Recurring Floods In Kashmir
200 Families Rescued As Jhelum Overflows In J&K's Budgam
"Situation Is Serious": 2 Central Teams Assessing Damage In Flood-Hit Punjab
"If Jhelum, Flood Channel Had Been Dredged...": Omar Abdullah On J&K Floods
Agri Minister Shivraj visits flood-affected areas in Pb
J-K rains: Omar calls for swift restoration of essential services
Flood situation eases in most parts of Kashmir valley