SRINAGAR 1 SEPTEMBER 2026
: Heavy rainfall lashed Pahalgam in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Tuesday, causing waterlogging at several locations and resulting in a rise in the water level of the Lidder River.Several roads and low-lying areas in the hill station were affected by the intense spell of rain, with water accumulating at various locations and disrupting normal movement.
The Lidder River remained swollen amid increased water flow following the rainfall, while authorities continued to keep a watch on the situation.The rainfall was part of a wider spell of unsettled weather across Jammu and Kashmir.
The Meteorological Centre Srinagar had forecast light to moderate rain and thundershowers at several places and warned that intense showers could trigger flash floods, mudslides and landslides in vulnerable areas.Residents and visitors in Pahalgam were advised to remain cautious, particularly near water channels and other vulnerable locations, as further rainfall activity remained possible.
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