Authorities have opened multiple spillway gates of the Salal Dam in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district due to a continuous rise in water levels in the Chenab River following heavy rainfall in the region.
The District Magistrate, Ramban, posted on X, "A complete ban on swimming, bathing, fishing and roaming near River Chenab & all Nallahs in District Ramban due to rising water levels and safety risks. Strict legal action against violators.Stay Alert. Stay Safe."
While speaking to ANI, DIG Patil said, "All of you must have noticed that the water level has risen in the Chenab River. One incident has also come to our notice in the Doda district, in which some people have lost their lives. I appeal to all people not to go near the rivers... The water
However, with reduced rainfall in the last 24 hours, the inflow into the river system eased, allowing the water level in the Pandoh Dam to drop gradually, bringing relief to local residents and administration.
Two fatalities were confirmed, six individuals are missing amid heavy rainfall and rising water levels, near the Manuni stream in Himachal Pradesh's Kangra district.
The State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) on Wednesday rescued an individual who was stranded in the River Tawi of Jammu following the heavy overnight rainfall, which raised the river's water level.
A flood-like situation unfolded in Rajasthan's Baran district following continuous rainfall in the region from last night prompting urgent rescue operations by the district administration. According to the Public Relations Office (PRO), the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) evacuated 29 p
"Important Information Currently the weather is unstable. Due to sudden rainfall, the water level of Alaknanda river in Shri Badrinath Dham is increasing rapidly. Devotees are requested to avoid going near the river. Please be careful. Your safety, our priority," the post read.
The gates of the Khambhada Dam in Botad district of Gujarat were opened on Tuesday due to a significant rise in water levels following incessant rainfall, exacerbating severe waterlogging across the region.
Following continuous rainfall and rising water levels of the Brahmaputra river, several families in Assam's Morigaon and Darrang districts have been displaced. Residents like Md Raham Ali and his family live in makeshift tents.