Srinagar: In response to continuous heavy rainfall, adverse weather forecasts, and rising water levels across Jammu and Kashmir, police in multiple districts have activated round-the-clock emergency helpline numbers and launched swift response operations to ensure public safety.
Srinagar
Srinagar Police have established dedicated 24×7 emergency helplines to respond to distress calls and emergencies. Citizens can reach the Police Control Room Srinagar at landline numbers 0194-2477567, 0194-2477568 and mobile numbers 9596222550, 9596222551.
Contact numbers of senior officers, SDPOs, SHOs, and In-charge Police Posts across the district have also been activated to ensure immediate accessibility. (Full list includes SSP Srinagar 9596770502, SP City East 9596770507, SHO Shergarhi 9596770525, SHO Rainawari 9596770661, and I/C PP Nehru Park 9596770629, among several others).
In addition to helplines, Srinagar Police teams have been deployed across the city in coordination with the district administration to manage waterlogging, assist stranded civilians in low-lying areas, support dewatering operations, regulate traffic on flooded routes, and address hazards such as fallen trees and electrical risks.
Police has appealed to citizens to avoid unnecessary travel during heavy rainfall, promptly report waterlogging or emergencies to nearby Police stations or PCR, and cooperate with field staff.
Shopian
In Shopian, authorities have also established dedicated helplines in view of incessant rainfall, lightning, hailstorms, strong winds, and thunderstorm warnings. Distress calls can be made to PCR Shopian at 01933-261891, 9596768831, 9596768856.
Senior officers including SSP Shopian (7006708406), ASP Shopian (9419000200), and SDPO Zainapora (7006069330) are available on dedicated numbers. SHOs and Police Post in-charges across Shopian have also been assigned individual helplines, such as SHO Shopian (9906803064), SHO Zainapora (9595001218), PP Keegam (9070000095), and PP Turkwangam (6005020474).
Shopian Police has strongly advised people to avoid travel through landslide- and flood-prone areas, stay away from riverbanks and nallahs, and restrict unnecessary movement.
Pulwama
Pulwama Police has operationalised dedicated helpline numbers for distress calls via PCR Pulwama (9541915035, 01933-241280, 01933-241986) and CUG numbers of senior officers.
SSP Pulwama (9541915012, 9818774764), ASP Pulwama (9541915013, 6005233614), SP OPS Pulwama (9541915018, 9419003183), and SDPO Kakapora (9541915016, 9469487493) are among the officers directly reachable. SHOs and DOs across Pulwama, including SHO PS Pulwama (9541915054, 7006879798), SHO PS Rajpora (9541915019), and DO PP Lassipora (7006237338) are also on standby.
Police have urged residents to stay away from River Jhelum and other water bodies and restrict movement during rainfall spells.
Bandipora
In Bandipora, continuous rainfall has prompted police to set up emergency helpdesk control Rooms. Distress calls can be made to 01957-225278, 9596767430, 6006750969.
Senior officers including SSP Bandipora (9596767418), ASP (9596767453), and DySP HQRS (9596767440) have been assigned dedicated lines. SHOs in Gurez (9622506451), Tulail (9906233033), Hajin (9596767431), Sumbal (9596767441), and Bandipora town (9596767411) are reachable 24×7.
Handwara
Handwara Police has launched helplines at PCR Handwara (01955-262295, 9906767076, 7051404201). Senior officers including SSP Handwara (7051404200), Additional SP (7006562758), and SDPO Handwara (7051404202, 9797448883) are directly accessible.
Helpline numbers have also been floated for SHOs of Handwara (8899933367), Villgam (9797290222), Qalamabad (9797890670), Kralgund (9541445223), and Police Posts Magam (7006684500), Langate (6005009265), Chogul (9906939711), and Zachaldara (6005908622).
Baramulla
Police in Baramulla has established helplines at PCR (01952-234410, 01952-237830, 9596767717, 9596767768). Senior officers including SSP Baramulla (9596767701) and AdSP (9596767702) have made their numbers public.
Contact details of SDPOs, SHOs, and DOs across Baramulla-including Tangmarg, Pattan, Kreeri, Uri, Delina, Mirgund, Palhallan, Wussan, Wagoora, Kamalkote, and Old Town—have also been operationalised.
Evacuation of nomadic families in Anantnag, Awantipora
Police in Anantnag and Awantipora evacuated nomadic families from flood-prone areas as water levels continued to rise. Teams rushed to vulnerable locations in Anantnag, moving families to safer zones with immediate logistical support, transport, and temporary shelter arrangements.
In Awantipora, nomadic families living near the Jhelum in Gadhanjipora and Dutpora were also relocated to higher ground. Police provided food and other assistance during the evacuation.
Public advisory
Across Kashmir, Police have appealed to citizens to avoid unnecessary travel during extreme weather conditions. Stay away from riverbanks, nallahs, and waterlogged areas. Immediately report hazards such as fallen trees, landslides, or electrocution risks.
Background
Jammu and Kashmir has been reeling under the impact of continuous heavy rainfall over the past several days, triggering flash floods, landslides, and waterlogging across both regions of the Union Territory. A deadly landslide on Tuesday near the Vaishno Devi shrine in Katra killed at least 32 people.
The downpour has not only disrupted normal life but also raised fears of another large-scale disaster, with major rivers including the Jhelum, Chenab and Tawi flowing above the danger mark.
Several low-lying areas in Srinagar and other districts have reported inundation, forcing residents to move to safer locations. Connectivity too has taken a major hit, with key highways blocked by landslides and bridges damaged by swollen streams.
In view of the worsening situation, the administration on Thursday ordered the closure of all schools, colleges and universities across Jammu and Kashmir. Officials said the decision was taken as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of students, particularly in areas prone to flash floods and landslides.
The rains have also damaged infrastructure on a large scale, with reports of collapsed bridges, washed away roads and disrupted water and electricity supplies in multiple districts. Rescue teams from the police, State Disaster Response Force and the Army have been pressed into service in the worst-hit areas, while advisories have been issued urging people to avoid unnecessary travel. Many villages in south Kashmir and hilly areas of Jammu have seen partial evacuations as authorities brace for the possibility of further rainfall in the coming days.
This fresh spell of extreme weather comes close on the heels of the devastating cloudburst in Kishtwar earlier this month, which killed over 65 people and left dozens missing.