Frequent Floods Weaken Jhelum’s Embankments: No Dredging Threatens Lives, Livelihoods in Riverside Villages

Riverside villages along the Jhelum River in Kashmir face severe threats from frequent floods, as weakened embankments fail to withstand the pressure of swollen waters. Despite locals' efforts to patch these embankments with sandbags, the lack of permanent flood-protection measures leaves communities vulnerable. The absence of dredging and proper maintenance exacerbates the risk, with residents calling for urgent government intervention to prevent a disaster worse than the 2014 floods.