Jammu Rain Havoc: 3 Dead, 45 Rescued by BSF Choppers as Chenab & Tawi Rivers Overflow
By: Javid Amin | 04 Sep 2025
Lives Lost, Villages Cut Off
Relentless monsoon rain has claimed three lives in Jammu region, with officials confirming that a mother and daughter perished when their mud house collapsed in Kangri village, Rajouri. A third fatality was reported in another rain-related incident.
Entire hamlets were cut off as rivers surged beyond safe limits. In Akhnoor, the Chenab River rose four feet above the evacuation level, marooning villagers.
In Fatu Kotli, 45 people trapped by floodwaters were airlifted by BSF helicopters in a joint operation with J&K Police.
Infrastructure Under Strain
The Tawi River in Jammu city swelled above the danger mark, forcing authorities to close the Fourth Tawi Bridge near Bhagwati Nagar as a precaution.
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Multiple landslides between Udhampur and Banihal brought traffic to a halt on the Srinagar–Jammu National Highway.
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Power outages and communication breakdowns left rural belts further isolated.
Rescue & Relief Operations
The SDRF, police, and Army units remain on high alert.
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Helicopters, boats, and high-clearance vehicles are being deployed.
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Relief camps with food, blankets, and medical aid have been set up in safer zones.
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DGP Nalin Prabhat, after reviewing operations, praised the “timely and brave” response of rescue teams.
Weather Outlook: More Rain Ahead
The Meteorological Department has warned of heavy to very heavy rain over the next 12–16 hours in Jammu, Kathua, Reasi, Doda, Udhampur, Rajouri, and Ramban.
With rivers already above danger levels, fears of fresh floods and landslides loom large.
Editorial Note: Lessons Beyond Rescue
The tragedy once again exposes the fragile infrastructure and unchecked floodplain encroachments in Jammu & Kashmir. While rescue teams display courage in crisis, the bigger challenge lies in climate-resilient planning.
The question remains: will authorities continue to react to disasters, or finally prepare for them?
