Jammu and Kashmir government identifies 654 vulnerable villages as wet weather to continue for next 24 hours
Jammu and Kashmir is facing severe weather conditions, with 654 villages identified as vulnerable to landslides and flash floods. Authorities have initiated evacuations and mobilized emergency response teams as the death toll from the ongoing weather event rises.
Why it matters
The situation highlights the increasing frequency of climate-related disasters in the region and the challenges of disaster management in mountainous terrain.
Jammu and Kashmir continued to face a grim situation due to the ongoing wet weather, which has left most of the rivers and streams in spate and triggered landslips for the fourth day on Wednesday (July 22). Officials said 654 vulnerable villages with an estimated 7.22 lakh population were identified as at risk.
“As a precautionary measure, 1,505 people from vulnerable areas have already been shifted to designated rescue centres, while evacuation plans remain in place for other vulnerable locations,” a government spokesman said.
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah chaired a review meeting at Civil Secretariat in Srinagar to review the restoration works, relief measures and overall flood preparedness.
Mr. Abdullah was informed that 744 rescue centres, 108 SDRF boats, 25 Army boats, 98 satellite phones, 102 identified helipads and adequate emergency response funds have been kept ready to strengthen rescue and relief operations.
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