Alert in Kashmir: Jhelum River Breaches Danger Level, Schools Shut & Key Highway Disrupted
Srinagar, September 4, 2025 — The Jhelum River has crossed its danger mark in key locations across Kashmir, prompting authorities to issue flood alerts. Schools have been closed across multiple districts, and vital roads — including sections of the Srinagar–Jammu highway — are experiencing disruptions. Precautionary steps are being taken amidst expectations of renewed heavy rainfall.
River Levels Surge Past Safety Limits
At 6 pm, water levels at Sangam in South Kashmir's Anantnag stood at 27.15 feet — well above the 25 feet danger threshold. In Srinagar’s Ram Munshi Bagh observatory, the river was just six inches short of the danger mark. Additionally, tributaries like the Vishaw and Sindh rivers in North Kashmir have surpassed flood-flood levels. 2
Education Halted; Morning Madness
Concerned officials ordered **school closures across flood-prone districts**, aiming to minimize risk to children and teachers as the weather remains volatile. School buses and educational activities have come to a standstill in several vulnerable zones.
Supply Chains & Transit Hit
Heavy rain has disrupted supply routes, especially affecting food and essential deliveries. Reports confirm **sharp increases in prices of fruits, vegetables, and daily necessities**, particularly in areas where both the Chenab and Jhelum rivers have breached danger levels. 3
Authorities on High Alert
Disaster response teams, including police and local administration, are actively monitoring river gauges and community movement. Early warning systems are being reinforced with extra patrolling and evacuation advisories in high-risk neighborhoods.
Voices from Affected Areas
A resident of Anantnag shared: “We are back on high alert. The waters rose fast last night. With schools closed, children are confined to homes, and ration availability is getting tight.”
Another Srinagar resident added: “Though not breached completely yet, visuals of the swollen river are worrying. We’re anxious about further rain.”
Outlook
While the afternoon saw a relative respite, meteorological departments caution that **rainfall could intensify again soon**, warranting continued vigilance. Preparedness remains critical as communities grapple with rising water and infrastructure threats.
Source: Hindustan Times (Read Original)
Labels: Kashmir Flood Alert, Jhelum River, School Closure, Monsoon 2025
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