Jammu and kashmir

Floods in last 10 years

Jammu and kashmir floods in last 10 years.

Floods in Jammu and Kashmir arent exactly an uncommon phenomenon, if history and indeed its geography is
to be believed. Starting last week, the state has seen an unprecedented amount of rainfall, resulting in its worst
floods since 1959. Floods in the state are invariably linked to the Jhelum River and its history of crossing the
danger mark, its streams and rivulets overflowing and thereby inundating the Valley (south Kashmir) in the
[Link] the scale of devastation caused by these floods is nothing short of massive, with over 200 people
having lost their lives so far, the Valley, along with the Jammu region has, over time witnessed floods occurring at
regular intervals. According to Sir Walter Roper Lawrence in his book, The Valley of Kashmir (1895), Many
disastrous floods are noticed in vernacular histories, but the greatest was the terrible inundation which followed
the slipping of the Khanyar mountains below Baramula in AD 879. The channel of the Jhelum river was blocked
and
a large part of valley was submerged.

Major flood of 1841 in jammu and kashmir.

The other major flood to affect Kashmir happened in 1841, which Lawrence notes, caused much
damage to life and property. However, the first flood of devastating proportions to hit the state came
half a century later in 1893, when 52 hours of continuous and warm rainfall, beginning 18 July, caused
what Lawrence describes as a great calamity. In 1893, he notes, the flood cost the state Rs.64,804
in land revenue alone, 25,426 acres of crops were submerged, 2,225 houses were wrecked and 329
cattle killed. In the aftermath of the 1893 floods, Lawrence noted an interesting practice, where he
wrote, Marvellous tales were told of the efficacy of the flags of saints which had been set up to arrest
the floods, and people believe that the rice fields of Tulamula and the bridge of Sumbal were saved by
the presence of these flags, which were taken from the shrines as a last resort.v

Continuous floods after independence of kashmir

After the independence of india many disastrous floods took place it made thousands of people homeless,
many people lost their lives. from the year of 1957-2014 there were continuous floods. one of the major flood
took place in the year of 2014 which was due to a cloud burst. we are going to tell about all the major floods
happened from 1957 to the year 2014 which left people helpless..

Floods from 1948 to 2013

Ghulam Mohammad was quoted as saying that, the floods recorded in Jammu and Kashmir were the highest ever recorded in the state, and
that the damage caused by them was colossal. Two years later, in July 1959, the state witnessed yet another massive glacial flood, perhaps
its worst ever at the time, when four days of incessant rains lashed the valley and Srinagar, triggering the Jhelum. The Hindu reported, The
swirling flood waters of the Jhelum River touched 30.25 feet on 5 July, over six points above the danger level. The rainfall that lashed the
state was so severe that then Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, who was enroute to a survey of the damage caused by the floods, had to return
to Delhi less than five hours after take-off from Palam. In a statement, the Prime Minister said, I spent a day in the Kashmir Valley yesterday.
There can be no doubt about the calamity that has descended upon the Jammu and Kashmir state because of these floods and the
tremendous damage they have done. What is distressing is that many of the development works which have been built up in recent years have
been washed away and we have to start anew. Both the state and the central government will give help. While the state did witness floods
thereafter in the following three decades, the one in 1992 was unprecedented in terms of its fury. Recording its heaviest rainfall since 1959, the
1992 floods were most devastating, purely in terms of casualties. According to newspaper reports from 1992, over 200 people lost their lives
and the floods left over 60,000 people marooned in several north-western border districts. However, it is also worth noting that parts of
Pakistan-occupied Kashmir bore the brunt of these floods, with over 2,000 deaths reported in that [Link] flash floods in the region, mainly
triggered by a combination of heavy rainfall and landslides are common, the state has also witnessed massive floods caused by a cloudburst in
the Leh-Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir.

Flood of year 2010...

The cloudburst, which occurred on 6 August 2010, triggered flash floods in the area after a night of heavy
downpour. While it only lasted for half an hour, the devastation caused by the cloudburst was enormous. It
destroyed many buildings in the city of Leh, including hospitals and several communication lines that connected
it with the rest of the state, and indeed the country. Over 250 people were reported dead in the floods triggered
by the [Link] days of heavy rain in the Kashmir valley has had a devastating impact. Almost 400
confirmed deaths so far across India and Pakistan, 600,000 people stranded and the number of roads, bridges,
schools and buildings damaged too great even to start [Link] true scale of the devastation is still
emerging . However, the fear is that the development gains made over the past decade of relative peace in the
fractious region, will be [Link] Jammu and Kashmir, this is their worst flood in 100 years, according to the
chief minister Omar Abdullah.

Flood of year 2014...

5:00 PM, September 12, 2014
Both India and Pakistan have suffered from the floods which has hit both the nations.
River Jhelum surged by the heavy rainfall flows to the Indus river basin in Pakistan.
As per media reports, 264 people have died in Pakistan while 200 lost their lives in
India. According to media reports 1,30,000 people have been rescued so far in India.
Rescue operations are still underway to save the people who are still stranded in J&K.
A study by the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) has warned that India will
be hit by such massive floods in future as well.

Over 1,10,000 rescued so far, many still awaiting help

10:40 AM, September 12, 2014
According to the authorities, more than 1,10,000 people have been rescued so far from the
massive floods which have hit J&K. But, many people are still awaiting help and required
assistance. According to media reports, a fresh landslide occurred in Ramban district. Transport
Minister Nitin Gadkari said that bottles of 2 lakh litres of drinking water were supplied to the
people who were affected due to the floods. As per media reports all the educational
institutions except those which are serving as relief camps will be open from 12 September.
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has announced free ration to the people for next six months.

Nearly 1,00,000 rescued so far

5:00 PM, September 11, 2014
Nearly 1,00,000 people have been rescued so far in the tireless rescue operations by the NDRF
and the armed forces. As per media reports, about 5,00,000 people are still stranded in J&K. The
flood water receded in some areas and the rescue teams were able to evacuate more people and
provide supplies to the needy. According to media reports, all the employees and officers of the
Prime Ministers Office (PMO) have decided to offer their one day salary to the Prime Ministers
National Relief Fund to be contributed for the help to the flood affected people. The Indian Air
Force today scaled back their rescue operations after the angry residents pelted stones at them
and their choppers. The angry people are accusing the government for lack of assistance at the
time of crisis.

Help pours in from all quarters

10:30 AM, September 11, 2014
The rescue and relief operations for J&K floods have been speeded up. The Indian Navy has sent
its Commandos to reach out the people who are still marooned in their houses in Srinagar. As per
media reports, the Army has provided 9 satellite phones to the administration of the state and
has shifted the BSNL mobile network from Kargil to Badami Bagh so that communication could be
established with the cantonment. The Delhi Division of the Northern Railways has made special
arrangements so that people could be taken to safer areas. According to media reports, about
400-500 students from NIT Srinagar were rescued and will be flown to Delhi today. It is also
reported that the Golden Temple in Amritsar will be providing food to the people in the flood
affected areas and the IAF will also fly special aircraft to provide special food packets.

J&K still battling for lives

5:00 PM, September 10, 2014
In recent developments to save and rescue the stranded people in Jammu and Kashmir, the Army
has deployed about 329 columns of its personnel-244 in Srinagar and 85 in Jammu. As per media
reports, the water level receded a little which helped the rescue operators to save 29,000 more
people. According to reports, many government employees are struck in a hotel in Srinagar and
about 98 students are trapped and seeking for help near the Bakshi Stadium in Srinagar. It is
reported that the DGCA has asked the airlines to cut the prices of air tickets from Srinagar-Delhi
and Leh-Delhi so as to help people reach safer places.

J&K still seeking help

5:00 PM, September 9, 2014
Floods in Jammu and Kashmir are not an uncommon phenomenon, but this time the
devastation has resulted in a major destruction in the state. As per media reports, the NDRF
team has rescued 10,470 people so far but there are many more people who are still stranded
and are looking for a help. The state governments are also extending help to help and save the
people. According to reports, Odisha governments Chief Ministers Relief Fund has announced
an assistance of Rs. 5 crore for J&K. Expertise, logistics and financial aid of Rs. 10 crore is
being offered by the Uttarakhand government. It is also reported that the private chopper
firms and the state-run Pawan Hans Helicopters are mutually making relief and rescue efforts
in flood-driven J&K.

Worst floods in 60 years in J&K; Thousands marooned

11:30 AM, September 8, 2014
As a result of the massive devastation in Jammu and Kashmir due to the floods, thousands of
people have been stranded in Srinagar. As per media reports, more than 150 people have
already died in J&K. In Srinagar, people are longing for their rescue and are waiting on the
terraces and rooftops of their homes. The water level of the Jhelum River is reported to be rising
at a constant level and the people are looking for a shelter and trying to escape the rising water
level. As per media reports, some areas such as Anantnag, Pulwama and Shopian have
completely lost contact with the bridges and roads. In many areas, the phone and electricity
lines are down which is causing more troubles in the region.

Comparative study of floods in jammu and kashmir in

last 10 years

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