Srinagar, Sep 03: Renowned weatherman and former Director of the Meteorological Centre Srinagar, Sonam Lotus, on Wednesday cautioned people about the fast-rising water levels across Jammu and Kashmir due to continuous heavy rainfall.

He, however, maintained that the intensity of rainfall would gradually decrease from the afternoon, with normal weather conditions likely to return from tomorrow.

Lotus said, “Due to heavy rainfall, the water levels are rising fast, and people must remain cautious. We expect the intensity to continue till afternoon, after which there will be a gradual decrease. From tomorrow, the weather is likely to turn normal.”

The Meteorological Centre Srinagar has also issued an advisory urging people to stay alert, warning of possible flash floods, landslides, mudslides, and shooting stones in vulnerable areas.

Authorities have reported a significant rise in the water levels of the Jhelum, Tawi, and other local rivers and tributaries, raising concerns about flooding and waterlogging in low-lying regions.

​Srinagar, Sep 03: In light of continuous rainfall and rising water levels in various rivers across Jammu and Kashmir, the Irrigation and Flood Control (I&FC) Department has issued an urgent directive for all officers assigned flood duties to report to their posts immediately.

An official from the irrigation and flood control said that “All the officers assigned flood duties to immediately report on duties,” he said.

Official further said that all teams are on alert and the situation is being monitored.

​The directive comes as the region continues to experience a critical flood situation, with the Chenab River at Akhnoor crossing the evacuation mark and the Tawi in Udhampur surging to dangerous levels.

The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Yatra has also been suspended and schools across Jammu and Kashmir have been closed due to the inclement weather.

​The I&FC department is coordinating with other agencies, including the Indian Army and civil administration, to monitor the situation and carry out rescue and relief operations.

Jammu, Sep 03: Several major roads, including the Jammu–Srinagar National Highway, Mughal Road, Srinagar–Sonamarg–Ganderbal (SSG) Road and Sinthan Road, have been closed for vehicular movement following landslides, mudslides and shooting stones at multiple locations, officials said on Wednesday.

The officials said that continuous rainfall across the region has triggered disruptions, making road travel unsafe.

Restoration work is underway at affected stretches, but authorities have advised people not to undertake any journey until the weather improves, and clearance operations are completed.

“People are requested not to pay heed to any rumors and to follow only official advisories regarding road status,” officials added.

Notably, water levels in several water bodies have risen, with some crossing the flood declaration level due to incessant rainfall across the Valley.—(KNO)

Jammu, Sep 03: The Northern Railway has announced the cancellation of 68 incoming and outgoing trains from Jammu and Katra stations till September 30, while 24 trains are scheduled to resume, officials said.

Rail traffic has remained suspended in the Jammu railway division for the past eight days due to misalignment and breaches at multiple locations in the Pathankot-Jammu section following the recent heavy rains and flash floods.

Scores of people, especially pilgrims, were stranded as heavy rains lashed the Jammu region August 26 (Tuesday) onwards, severely disrupting rail and road traffic. A landslide near the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine in Katra claimed 34 lives. The Jammu region recorded its heaviest rainfall since 1910, at 380 mm by Wednesday.

“To facilitate the movement of stranded passengers, the following train services are being run: Jammu Tawi-Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra (2 shuttle services), Jammu Tawi-Kolkata, and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra-New Delhi,” an official said.

Four trains have been inducted in the Jammu-Katra section for shuttle service that will operate from September 1 to 15, the official said.

The Railways restored the operation of Sampark Kranti and Sealdah Express trains, Kantri Express, Vande Bharat, Trivandrum Express and shuttle services.

“Shuttle services have been started with the induction of two pairs of trains to facilitate the movement of locals and stranded passengers between Jammu and Katra have started,” the official said, adding that Jammu-Kolkata and Vaishno Devi-New Delhi trains are running.

The Vande Bharat train will resume operation from September 7.

A total of 5,784 stranded passengers have been ferried in seven trains from Jammu for their onward journey.

Srinagar, Sep 3: Government medical College Srinagar on Wednesday postponed written Examinatios for the pist of Medical officer.

In a statement issued by GMC Srinagar as per news agency Kashmir News Corner — KNC, In view of inclement weather the written Examination for the post of Medical officer (scheme) for the deptt. Of Psychaitry scheduled for today 03/09/25 is postponed and will be now held on 8th september 2025 at already alloted centres at 10:30 A.M, it reads.

However, candidates need to download a fresh admit card in order to appear in the examination.

Srinagar, Sep 3: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg, on Wednesday confirmed that all schools and colleges across Kashmir division will remain closed today, September 3, 2025, in view of the prevailing inclement weather conditions.

Div Com Garg told news agency JKNS that In view of inclement weather conditions, schools and colleges across Kashmir division shall remain closed today on 03.09.2025 as a precautionary measure.

The decision has been taken purely as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of students and staff amid the ongoing heavy rains across the Valley.