Aug 28, 2025: As rescue organizations and the administration continued to reach out to stranded people in flood-hit Jammu and Samba districts, more than 5,000 people were evacuated from the banks of various flooded rivers and inundated low-lying areas in the Jammu region.

The majority of the Jammu division, which was inundated by flash floods brought on by heavy rains, continued to get rain, though it was less intense. Schools and colleges have been ordered to remain closed, despite efforts to restore the severely damaged internet, electricity, and water supply.

The most rainfall Jammu has ever seen in a 24-hour period since 1910, when the observatory was established, came in the form of 380 millimeters (mm). Over 5,000 people were evacuated to safety from low-lying, flooded areas. On X, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha stated, "The Army, NDRF, and SDRF are working in conjunction with the Divisional Commissioner's office." He added, “We are ensuring that there is an adequate supply of relief materials and all possible assistance is being given to those affected.” Sinha said he spoke to Divisional Commissioner, Jammu, Ramesh Kumar and other senior officials and took stock of the flood situation and rescue and relief operations.

The L-G instructed officials to prioritize restoring power, communication, and water supply in flood-affected areas. Deputy Commissioner, Jammu, Rakesh Minhas said on X that more than 3,500 persons were rescued in Jammu district alone on Tuesday.

“The district administration, the police, the Army, the NDRF, and the SDRF are engaged in continuous relief efforts. On a priority and war footing, roads, essential supplies, and other services are being restored, he stated. In Jammu and Samba, around 20 to 30 low-lying communities are said to have been flooded by flash floods brought on by heavy rains that have been falling for 38 hours. Numerous individuals from Peerkho, Gujjar Nagar, R S Pura, Nikki Tawi, Beli Charan, Gurkhanagar, Qasim Nagar, Rajiv Nagar, Sher-e-Kashmir University, Akhnoor, and Pargwal Additionally, according to officials, the majority of the Tawi river's banks in the Jammu district were evacuated. In a post on X, Union minister Jitendra Singh said that Divisional Commissioner Kumar keeps in touch with him and is currently calling a meeting of officers from various departments.

The divisional commissioner claims that rain is still falling, albeit at a lower intensity, across the entire Jammu division, with the exception of the Rajouri and Poonch districts. The official stated that although the Tawi river's water levels have decreased, Chenab continues to flow close to the danger level. “The immediate priority is restoration of electricity, water supply and mobile services, for which authorities have been working continuously overnight. A note from his office stated that the paramilitary, Army, Air Force, and SDRF authorities are closely coordinating with the civil administration. It added that, for the sake of their safety, schools and colleges have been ordered to remain closed, and the general public has been advised to avoid unnecessary movement.

The historic Madhopur bridge, among other structures, have been damaged due to the floods. "Since about 3 a.m. this morning, movement of traffic on this bridge on the Jammu–Pathankot highway has been stopped." The minister of the Union urged the general public to cooperate with the authorities without becoming anxious. Singh said the prime minister is keeping tabs on the flood situation in the region.
The administration has also released helpline numbers for each district.