Kishtwar, Aug 23 (JKNS): Due to a weather alert issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicting intense rainfall, cloudbursts, flash floods, and landslides from August 23 to August 27, the Kishtwar District Administration has issued a public advisory.
All residents and government departments are instructed to take precautionary measures to ensure safety.
In an order issued by district admin Kishtwar as per news agency JKNS reads, In view of the weather forecast/alert issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Meteorological Centre, Rambagh, Srinagar (Ref: WS-01 dated 23.08.2025), predicting intense rainfall with the possibility of cloudbursts, flash floods, landslides and mudslides across Jammu & Kashmir, including District Kishtwar, from 23.08.2025 to 27.08.2025, the following precautionary measures are issued for the General Public and
Concerned Departments: –
For General Public, Avoid venturing near nallahs, riverbanks, flood-prone, or waterlogged areas. Keep emergency supplies ready and stay updated with official weather advisories. Remain vigilant and prioritize personal and community safety at all times. Avoid unnecessary travel, particularly in low-lying and flood-prone areas. If travel is unavoidable, carry rain gear and essential medicines, it reads.
Residents in vulnerable areas should identify safer locations and move in consultation with local authorities. Stay away from landslide-prone zones, fast-flowing streams, and unstable slopes.
Departmental Instructions, All concerned departments, including Revenue, PWD (R&B), Mechanical Engineering, PMGSY, JPDCL, Jal Shakti, Health & Medical, Education, Irrigation & Flood Control, NHIDCL, BRO, and others, are directed to remain on high alert. Field staff must stay stationed at their respective headquarters and be ready to provide immediate assistance, it reads.
In the event of school closures due to adverse weather, Zonal Education Officers (ZEOs) shall report the situation to the Chief Education Officer, who will inform the Deputy Commissioner at least one day in advance.
Reporting of Damages, All Tehsildars are instructed to immediately report any loss of life or property due to prevailing weather conditions to this office without delay.
Control Room, The District Control Room at DC Office Kishtwar will remain operational 24×7 for emergency response and assistance. Emergency Contact Numbers, District Control Room: 9484217492/01995-259555… Police Control Room: 9906154100… Emergency Response Support System (ERSS): 112, reads the order. (JKNS)
