Indian Army personnel repair a damaged bridge over Tawi river, at Bhagwati Nagar in Jammu, Friday, August 29, 2025.
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The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) on Friday (August 29, 2025) began road clearance operations in the Pir Panjal mountain range after rainfall and flash floods caused landslips and blocked connectivity in Rajouri district, while the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued weather alerts for several parts of Jammu and Kashmir.
Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued weather warnings for the region. A yellow alert has been sounded for Friday in Poonch, Reasi, Rajouri, Kishtwar, and Udhampur districts, forecasting thunderstorms and lightning.
An orange alert has been issued for Saturday and Sunday in Poonch, Kishtwar, Jammu, Ramban, and Udhampur, indicating the possibility of heavier rainfall.
On Thursday, the Jammu and Kashmir region faced adverse weather conditions marked by heavy rainfall and landslips, which severely disrupted daily life for the local population.
To ensure student safety, all Government and Private Schools across the Jammu Division were ordered to remain closed until August 30, 2025.
The decision was made following alarming reports from several districts, which highlighted severe conditions affecting school operations. Heads of Institutions were advised to explore the possibility of conducting online classes, particularly for students in Classes 9 to 12, wherever suitable infrastructure and internet connectivity were available.
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah reviewed the flood situation in the region. He expressed concern over the damage caused by two days of continuous rainfall, stating that the Union Territory had narrowly escaped a major crisis.
Published – August 29, 2025 10:10 am IST