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  Jhelum river water breaches flood alarm level in Kashmir

  India | June 13, 2019 9:23 IST

  Unprecedented snowfall in Sonamarg and heavy downpours in the south Kashmir catchment areas of the Jhelum have swollen most water bodies and mountain streams in the valley.

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  Assam floods likely to worsen as MeT dept predicts 'extremely heavy rainfall'

  India | July 02, 2018 11:11 IST

  At least 30 people have died due to flooding in seven districts on Assam. More than 68,000 people were affected in Dhemaji, Lakhimpur, Biswanath, Charaideo, Cachar, Karimganj and Hailakandi districts, the state disaster management authority said.

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  Amarnath Yatra: Fourth batch of pilgrims leaves from Jammu, weather likely to improve

  India | July 01, 2018 8:08 IST

  The Amarnath Yatra was suspended on both Pahalgam and Baltal routes on Saturday as the incessant rains had turned the tracks slippery.

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  Flood alert: Incessant rains inundate low areas in Kashmir, Army responds to distress call

  India | April 06, 2017 20:36 IST

  A flood advisory asking people to remain vigilant was today issued for those living in south and central Kashmir after a rise in the water level of rivers following incessant rain and untimely snowfall.

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  One year after Kashmir floods Memories of an autumn lost

  India | September 08, 2015 12:44 IST

  Srinagar: "What if the water engulfs the whole city," my friend asked as we crossed Lalchowk, in a local bus, its wheels submerged in water. "Impossible," I replied laughingly. This was my last meeting with

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  Heavy rains and thunderstorms forecast in Jammu and Kashmir

  India | April 20, 2015 9:51 IST

  Srinagar: Following the incessant overnight rain, the weather office in Kashmir Valley on Monday issued a warning forecasting heavy rains and thunderstorms during the next 24 hours ."Moderate to heavy rains would occur at most

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  Union Home Secretary reviews flood relief measures in Valley

  India | April 11, 2015 20:16 IST

  Srinagar: Union Home Secretary L C goyal today reviewed the relief and rehabilitation measures being adopted by the Jammu and Kashmir government to provide succour to the people affected by last year's floods in the

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  Respite from flood in Kashmir Valley as Jhelum water-level recedes

  India | April 06, 2015 11:03 IST

  Srinagar: Bringing respite to the flood-stricken people of the Kashmir valley, water level in the Jhelum River has gone below the danger mark for the first time in the week.According to an official of the

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  J&K CM Mufti Mohammad Syeed to meet PM Modi today

  Politics | April 04, 2015 10:47 IST

  Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Syeed will today meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi over dinner in New Delhi.Sources said that Mufti will brief the Prime Minister about the situation in the state

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  Bajrangi Bhaijaan: Salman, Kareena to shoot in Kashmir despite flood threats

  Bollywood | April 01, 2015 23:38 IST

  New Delhi: The flood in Kashmir is not going to deter away 'Bajrangi Bhaijaan' director Kabir Khan and his actors Salman Khan, Kareena Kapoor and Nawazuddin Siddiqui. The cast and crew of the film have

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  Uproar in J&K Assembly over flood relief

  Politics | April 01, 2015 12:43 IST

  Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly today witnessed uproar over ongoing flood relief operations in the Valley. The opposition led by the National Conference, Congress accused the government of providing very little relief to those affected.Opposition

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  Floods declared in J&K, 8 people killed in house collapse, 16 feared trapped

  India | March 30, 2015 17:12 IST

  Srinagar: At least eight people were killed and over 16 people feared trapped following the collapse of two residential houses in central Kashmir at Sharar-e-Sharief in Budgam district.The police has confirmed the mishap and are

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  Army flags off 'Sailab Se Salamati Tak'

  India | January 31, 2015 14:08 IST

  Srinagar: A 19-member cycle expedition team ‘Sailab Se Salamati Tak' (from floods to safety) was flagged off by the army today, commemorating the joint effort of civilians and soldiers during the Kashmir floods last year.“As

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  Mirwaiz to build homes for Kashmir flood victims

  India | November 29, 2014 14:58 IST

  Srinagar: Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, chairman of the moderate Hurriyat group, launched his plan for rehabilitation of flood victims by laying the foundation of a new home for a Kashmiri Pandit here Saturday.He laid the foundation

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  J&K polls: Give NC a majority to build a prosperous Kashmir, says Omar

  Politics | November 11, 2014 6:43 IST

  Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday sought a majority for his National Conference (NC) in the assembly elections to bring prosperity to the state.Addressing a public rally at Chanderkote in Bannihal

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  Hafeez Saeed asks LeT to recruit flood-affected Kashmiri youths

  India | November 03, 2014 7:10 IST

  New Delhi: Pakistani terrorist and 26/11 Mumbai attack mastermind Hafeez Saeed has asked the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) militant group to recruit youth in Kashmir who have been rendered homeless and jobless by devastating floods in the

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  SRK, Aamir come together to help Kashmir flood victims

  Bollywood | October 10, 2014 17:30 IST

  New Delhi: Bollywood celebrities like Amitabh Bachchan, Aamir Khan, Gulzar, Ranbir Kapoor, Farhan Akhtar and Sonakshi Sinha have come together to support “HUM HAIN… Umeed-e-Kashmir" - a campaign to raise funds and awareness for flood-ravaged

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  Rohit Bal ties up with NGO to help flood victims in Kashmir

  Lifestyle | October 01, 2014 7:13 IST

  New Delhi: Ace designer Rohit Bal has tied up with an NGO in an attempt to help the homeless victims of the devastating Jammu and Kashmir floods.The floods have left many homeless, and Bal, who

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  Art exhibition generates Rs.60,000 for Kashmir flood victims

  Lifestyle | October 01, 2014 7:10 IST

  New Delhi: A painting exhibition here has generated Rs.60,000 for Jammu and Kashmir flood victims and the money would be sent to the prime minister's relief fund, organisers said Tuesday.A total of 50 children from

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  Exodus of migrant workers to hit Valley reconstruction

  India | September 21, 2014 11:35 IST

  Srinagar: The work of reconstruction in the flood-ravaged Kashmir could get delayed by at least six months due to the mass exodus of migrant labour force in the wake of the natural calamity that hit