Severe weather in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh has led to landslides, flooding, and heavy snowfall, disrupting daily life and prompting emergency advisories and rescue preparations.
Srinagar: Recent weather conditions across Jammu and Kashmir, including the Union Territory of Ladakh, have drastically changed, resulting in widespread disruption and heightened concerns in both regions.
In the Jammu province, numerous areas have been impacted by landslides and flash flooding, particularly in hilly terrains and along vulnerable highway stretches. Road connectivity has been severely affected in parts of Ramban, Doda, and Poonch districts, where heavy rains have triggered landslides that blocked major routes.
Meanwhile, in the Kashmir Valley, continuous rainfall has disrupted normal life in both urban and rural areas. Waterlogging has been reported in several urban locations, while rural and mountainous zones are increasingly worried about soil erosion and slope instability.
In Ladakh, the Kargil district has experienced its first significant snowfall of the season. Since last evening, Zanskar and surrounding areas have received heavy snow, with approximately one foot recorded in the hilly regions of Kargil and Zanskar. Lower plains have seen about six inches of snow accumulation, and fresh snowfall continues as temperatures drop sharply.
The Meteorological Department has issued a weather advisory for the upper reaches of Jammu, Kashmir, and Ladakh, warning of ongoing precipitation and potential disruptions. Residents in vulnerable zones have been advised to remain indoors and adhere to guidelines issued by local administrations and disaster management authorities.
Authorities are on high alert and closely monitoring the evolving situation. Rescue teams and road clearance machinery have been prepared in sensitive areas as a precautionary measure.
According to The Sunday Guardian, the severe weather has prompted a coordinated response from local authorities to mitigate risks and ensure public safety.
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