As the weather conditions continue to remain unfavorable, theJammu Kashmir government has put both the authorities and the public on alert after the Meteorological Department (MeT) Srinagar forecast about moderate to heavy rainfall in multiple districts in the coming days, raising fears of flash floods, landslides, and other calamities in the region.All Trrain Vehicles have been deployed in Chasoti village of Kishtwar to aid rescue works.
Following the Weather advisory, the government has directed deputy commissioners, senior officials, engineers, and frontline employees to remain on the highest level of preparedness. The District authorities have been asked to ensure readiness of relief camps, and stock essential supplies like medicines, food items, and drinking water in vulnerable areas.The District commissioners have issued the weather advisories asking both the public and all line departments to remain alert and take precautionary measures.
The government has also instructed the Police and SDRF to remain alert for evacuation, rescue and crowd management if required.Authorities have been asked to work in close coordination with police, civil defence, and local volunteers for the adverse weather patterns.Special all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) have been deployed to aid rescue operations .These powerful vehicles, capable of moving across rough and difficult terrain, are being used to reach remote and buried locations where people are still trapped.
Head of Production, Jaipal Singh said, “We have brought these off-road vehicles to support the army… These vehicles can move in any terrain… Many people are buried here, and some have been rescued… The capacity of this vehicle is 1200 kg… This vehicle can run in any weather.”
According to the weather bulletin, August 18–19 is likely to bring widespread light to moderate rain and thunderstorms, with intense downpours in Jammu, Reasi, Udhampur, Rajouri, Poonch, Samba, and Kathua districts. Mountainous districts like Doda, Kishtwar, and Ramban, along with parts of Kashmir Valley, may also face moderate to heavy rainfall accompanied by gusty winds.
Another wet spell is predicted between August 23–25, bringing light to moderate rainfall across JK with chances of localized cloudbursts and flash floods.The MeT department has issued a cautionary note highlighting the risk of: Cloudbursts in higher reaches, Flash floods in low-lying areas, Landslides and mudslides in hilly and mountainous terrain and shooting stones along vulnerable highway stretches.
People have been urged to take extra precautions, especially those living near rivers, streams, and water bodies. The government has advised citizens to avoid kachha houses or unstable structures that may collapse due to waterlogging of soil erosion.Travelers, tourists, and transporters have been strongly cautioned to plan journeys carefully, avoiding hilly roads during heavy showers. “Extreme caution should be exercised while trekking or traveling in mountainous terrain. The public must stay updated with weather advisories and follow instructions from local authorities,” an official spokesman said.
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