J&K weather alert: IMD warns of heavy rain, cloudbursts till August 27, authorities issue advisories

Jammu rains

Authorities in Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday issued advisories amid an IMD alert for moderate to heavy rainfall across the Union Territory. The weather department has issued an alert for intense rainfall with possibility of cloudbursts, flash floods and landslides in high altitude areas from August 23 to 27, The Tribune reported.

According to the report, Jammu Deputy Commissioners (DC) Ramban and Kishtwar have separately issued advisories, asking people to prioritize personal safety and avoid non-essential travel, especially in low-lying and flood-prone areas.

Jammu: Continuous heavy rainfall in the city has led to a flood-like situation pic.twitter.com/IrCUMTn9Mn

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The DC asked people to avoid venturing near nallahs, riverbanks, flood-prone, or waterlogged areas, keep emergency supplies ready and stay updated with official weather advisories.

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