Tawi Lake gates opened to manage floodwater

Authorities opened the gates of Tawi Lake in Jammu on 21 July 2026 to regulate surging water flow as the Tawi River swelled significantly following intense monsoon rainfall. (Photo: NationPress)

Commuters navigated flooded streets on two-wheelers amid continuous heavy rainfall in Jammu on 21 July 2026, as the monsoon system brought relentless downpours to the region. (Photo: NationPress)

A sharp rise in the Tawi River's water level on 21 July 2026 prompted officials to open Tawi Lake gates in Jammu, discharging excess flow accumulated from heavy monsoon rainfall. (Photo: NationPress)

Pedestrians in raincoats made their way along rain-soaked roads in Jammu on 21 July 2026, as sustained heavy rainfall disrupted daily life across the Jammu and Kashmir region. (Photo: NationPress)