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Jammu-Kashmir Rains: A heavy rainfall alert has been issued for 10 districts in Jammu and Kashmir, with the advisory remaining in effect until the afternoon of September 3. The state government and weather officials have urged residents, especially those in hilly or low-lying areas, to stay cautious as the region braces for another spell of intense rain.

According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), moderate to heavy rain is expected across most areas in the Jammu division on September 2 and 3, prompting authorities to issue warnings for potential flash floods, landslides, and waterlogging.

Officials have also flagged the risk of cloudbursts, landslides, and shooting stones in many vulnerable zones. With rivers and streams expected to swell, people have been advised to avoid venturing near water bodies and to steer clear of areas prone to landslides.

Rainfall is likely to begin from the early hours of September 2, continuing through the forenoon in many places, bringing with it the possibility of flash floods, waterlogging, and disrupted movement in affected areas.

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Jammu Rains: Heavy Rainfall Expected In These Districts

As per the IMD, moderate to heavy rain is expected in:

- Jammu

- Kathua

- Rajouri

- Poonch

- Reasi

- Doda

- Ramban

- Kishtwar

- Samba

- Udhampur

The rainfall is likely to hit these areas from the early morning to forenoon of September 2.

Jammu-Srinagar Highway Shut Again Due To Rain

In Jammu and Kashmir, continuous heavy rainfall in Banihal and adjoining sectors today once again disrupted movement along the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway, the only all-weather road linking Kashmir Valley with the rest of the country. The vehicular traffic has been suspended for safety reasons. Reports of minor landslides and shooting stones from several stretches have heightened concerns over commuter safety.

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Traffic Police officials said that the highway, which was partially restored yesterday after six days of closure, could not be opened today due to persistent rainfall. The traffic department advised commuters not to travel on the route without confirming the latest status. However, the traffic is moving smoothly on the historic Mughal Road connecting the twin border districts of Rajouri and Poonch in the Jammu division with the Shopian district in the Kashmir valley.