Stranded for days and traumatised after being winched up to a Mi-17 chopper, a rescued woman is comforted by an Indian Air Force Garud commando on Wednesday in Srinagar. Stranded for days and traumatised after being winched up to a Mi-17 chopper, a rescued woman is comforted by an Indian Air Force Garud commando on Wednesday in Srinagar.

Jammu and Kashmir is battling one of the worst floods in decades with rivers in the region in spate due to days of incessant rain.

Over 200 people have died and thousands are stranded across the state, including Srinagar.

Here are live updates on the flood situation in the state:

10:00 pm: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday directed officials to provide total support to the Jammu and Kashmir government to enable it ramp-up rescue and relief operations following massive floods in the state and he stressed on the need to quickly reach essential commodities to the affected people.

Chairing a high-level emergency meeting to review relief operations in the state late this evening, Modi emphasised that immediate attention be given to providing basic necessities like food and water to people severely affected by the calamity.

09:40 pm: Over 77,000 persons have been rescued so far by the Armed Forces and NDRF from different parts of Jammu & Kashmir in the ongoing rescue and relief operations in the flood ravaged state. Out of which 17,000 civilians were rescued in Srinagar and adjoining areas.

09:10 pm: To restore the road connectivity, five task forces of Border Roads Organisation, which include 5700 personnel, have been pressed into service. As of now, they have restored the road connectivity between Batote-Kishtwar and Kishtwar-Sinthan Pass. Work between Sinthan Pass and Anantnag is in progress and Jammu to KM 172 is open for light vehicular traffic. Jammu-Poonch road has been cleared for traffic.

08:40 pm: Rescued pregnant woman delivers baby in army hospital

A heavily pregnant woman was airlifted by the army from her flooded home to its base hospital in Badami Bagh Cantonment area in Jammu and Kashmir.

Twenty-four-year-old Arshida was airlifted from Sher-E-shali area last night. She delivered her baby in the hospital. Due to the advanced stage of her pregnancy, she was given priority over others and was provided immediate medical aid, a source said.

07:00 pm: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said rehabilitation is a big challenge.



6.20 pm: 76,500 people rescued so far

Over 76,500 flood-affected people have been rescued so far by the Armed Forces and the NDRF so far and 18 relief camps have been set up for them.

Eighty transport aircraft and helicopters of Indian Air Force and Army Aviation Corps have been pressed into service.

An aerial view showing buildings partially submerged in Srinagar on Wednesday. An aerial view showing buildings partially submerged in Srinagar on Wednesday.

Army has deployed approximately 30,000 troops for rescue and relief, in which 244 columns are deployed in Srinagar region and 85 columns in Jammu region.

Armed Forces personnel are distributing water bottles and food packets on a large scale.

So far, 2,10,000 litres of water, 2.6 tonne of biscuit, 7 tonne baby food and 31,000 food packets have already been airdropped and distributed in the flood-affected areas.

8,200 blankets and 650 tents were provided to the flood victims.

More relief materials, including 2,000 hospital bed sheets, blankets and tents, water bottles and cooked food are being airlifted.

So far, 710 sorties were undertaken by the helicopters and aircraft of Armed Forces, out of which 97 sorties were undertaken on Wednesday.

As much as 807 tonnes of relief materials were dropped by the Indian Air Force and 135 Army bauts and 148 NDRF's inflatable boats are involved in rescue operation.

Armed Forces have also established some relief camps in Srinagar region and some in Jammu region.

In Srinagar region, camps were established at BB Cantt, Avantipur, Old Airfield, Sumbal, Chattargam and Jijamata Mandir, where thousands of rescued people are being sheltered.

They are also being provided with food and other basic amenities.

To restore the road connectivity, five task forces of Border Roads Organisation, which include 5,700 personnel, have been pressed into service.

As of now, they have restored the road connectivity between Batote-Kishtwar and Kishtwar-Sinthan Pass.

Work between Sinthan Pass and Anantnag is in progress and Jammu to KM 172 is open for light vehicular traffic. Jammu-Poonch road has been cleared for traffic.



6:00 pm: Army airlifts BSNL transmitting station and 30 gensets to Srinagar

India Army chief General Dalbir Singh on Wednesday took an overview of flood situation in Srinagar and said troops will continue to work around the clock to evacuate people.

Army said 239 columns are deployed along with 80 medical teams.

Approximately 58,000 persons have been rescued and 9,550 persons provided medical aid.

Kashmiri residents use makeshift rafts to rescue flood affected people in Srinagar. Kashmiri residents use makeshift rafts to rescue flood affected people in Srinagar.

In Srinagar, the Army has deployed additional 89 boat teams. So far, more than 9,500 persons have been rescued from Srinagar and 2,000 persons have been provided shelter in Badamibagh Cantonment.

Army said 355 persons requiring immediate medical attention have been evacuated by Army Aviation Helicopters till now.

The Army had provided satellite phones to the administration and additional nine satellite phones and 100 Mob Cell Communication Sets were distributed to officials for coordinating the relief effort.

Ten STD booths are planned to be set up, 30 generator sets with mobile charging stations are being air lifted from Chandigarh to Srinagar and Aircel is being assisted to revive mobile services from tower in Barzula. Satellite connectivity is being provided by airlifting the Base Transmitting Station of BSNL from Kargil to Srinagar.



03:26 pm: Union Minister Jitendra Singh assures flood-affected people of Jammu and Kashmir of all help from Centre.



03:08 pm: DGCA asks all airlines to cap fares on Srinagar-Delhi and Leh-Delhi sectors to Rs 2,800 and Rs 3,000 to help passengers trapped in flood-ravaged Jammu and Kashmir.



An aerial view shows buildings submerged in floodwaters in Srinagar. Photo: AP. An aerial view shows buildings submerged in floodwaters in Srinagar. Photo: AP. 98 students of Jammu are trapped near Bakshi Stadium in Srinagar.

02:30 pm: More than two dozen government employees of Jammu trapped in Rainbow Hotel, Srinagar. J-K floods: Angry locals attack NDRF jawans in Srinagar



02:25 pm: Train services between Katra and Udhampur resumed.

02:10 pm: People rescued by Indian Air Force brought to Jammu airport.



01:55 pm: Additional 30 Army helicopters have been pressed into service to flood-affected areas of Kashmir.



01:40 pm: Over 20 small and big Army camps located in central and south Kashmir belts are affected due to floods.

Migrant labourers outside airport to be flown out by the Indian Air Force in Srinagar. Photo: PTI. Migrant labourers outside airport to be flown out by the Indian Air Force in Srinagar. Photo: PTI. 01:35 pm: Badamibagh Cantonment, which house Kashmir's Army's headquarters and biggest Military hospital along with areas of Shivpora and Indranagar, gets submerged as the water level rose alarmingly due to breach in Jhelum River. Bad news in the offing: More rains to lash J-K

01:10 pm: Many camps of Army located in south Kashmir and Srinagar have been flooded and over 1,000 Army personnel and families are stranded without food and water.



12:57 pm: Water, electricity, supplies and other services have been hit within cantonments.



12:45 pm: Omar Abdullah dismisses criticism of his government in handling of flood crisis, saying joint efforts involving various agencies including his administration are being made to help people tide over the crisis.

12:20 pm: Water levels start receding in Srinagar city, one of the worst hit by the deluge, facilitating rescue workers to pluck out another 29,000 persons to safety. J-K floods: Situation is very serious, says Omar



Kashmiri people walk with the help of a rope through a flooded street during rain in Srinagar. Photograph: Reuters. Kashmiri people walk with the help of a rope through a flooded street during rain in Srinagar. Photograph: Reuters. Army deploys 329 columns of its personnel for rescue and relief operations, in which 244 columns are deployed in Srinagar region and 85 columns in Jammu region.



11:40 am: No rescue operations have started in Guni Khan Mohalla, Amirakadal, Iqbal park, Tulsi bagh area, Mousuma, Jawahar Nagar in Srinagar city. Thousands of people are trapped in these areas in 10 to 15 ft water level.

11:15 am: 83 members of a hockey team from Jammu are stranded in Srinagar.

11:00 am: 40 students are still trapped in Youth Hostel, Jawahar Nagar area of Srinagar. No rescue team has reached them and the water level has reached the third floor.

People watch a truck that was covered by a landslide after flash floods in Jammu. Photo: PTI. People watch a truck that was covered by a landslide after flash floods in Jammu. Photo: PTI. More than 250 government employees of Jammu, including 90 women and children are trapped in government quarters in Tulsi Bagh, opposite Bakshi Stadium in Srinagar.



10:16 am: Neither I have brought rain nor I can stop it. No time for politics today. If they (opposition) have solution to the problem then they can inform me: Omar Abdullah.



10:13 am: The flood situation is very serious in the state, says Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah. Video: The road to Srinagar

10:04 am: General Suhag would take stock of relief and relief operations being conducted by Army, IAF and NDRF and will be briefed by GOC-in-C Lt Gen DS Hooda.

15 Engineer Regiment puts across a bridge on Tawi connecting outlying villages in record time. pic.twitter.com/ipxiUXe1sR &; Man Aman Chhina (@manaman_chhina) September 10, 2014

09:57 am: Army chief General Dalbir Singh Suhag to visit flood-hit Jammu and Kashmir to review rescue operations.



Two persons hang on a tree to prevent being swept away by floods in Srinagar. Photo: PTI. Two persons hang on a tree to prevent being swept away by floods in Srinagar. Photo: PTI. 09:30 am: No rescue operation has been launched in south Kashmir area in Valley where massive devastation has taken place. The area includes Pulwama, Pampore, Kakpura, Lathipora, Sangam and Awantiputa.

09:15 am: BJP unit of Jammu and Kashmir demands separate communication centre which could provide names of rescued people so that their kin are free from agonising worries.

An aerial view shows buildings partially submerged in flood water in Srinagar. Photo: PTI. An aerial view shows buildings partially submerged in flood water in Srinagar. Photo: PTI. Leader of the Opposition in Rajya Sabha Ghulam Nabi Azad writes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking to further speed up relief and rescue operations in flood-affected Jammu and Kashmir. In pics: Kashmir faces worst flooding in more than five decades



08:50 am: Government will reach out to all people for rescuing them and then rehabilitate them: Omar Abdullah.



08:45 am: Weather condition is improving and the water level has receded in Srinagar and other towns in south Kashmir: GoC 15 Corps Lt Gen Subrata Saha.

A tourist is airlifted from the roof of a hotel in Srinagar. Photo: PTI. A tourist is airlifted from the roof of a hotel in Srinagar. Photo: PTI. A total of 61 IAF choppers and transport aircraft undertook 451 sorties non-stop overnight to carry men and relief material to submerged parts of the Valley where about one lakh troops were engaged in the rescue operations: Defence Spokesman Col SD Goswami.



08:20 am: An estimated four lakh people are believed to be still stranded in the aftermath of the floods: Official. In pics: When floods turned paradise into hell



08:15 am: BSNL launches an operation on a war-footing with Army and IAF to restore mobile services through satellite network.



People sit with their belongings on the banks of Tawi river on the outskirts of Jammu. Photo: PTI. People sit with their belongings on the banks of Tawi river on the outskirts of Jammu. Photo: PTI. Telecom network is expected to be partially restored today.

08:00 am: Additional water bottles are being airlifted from Delhi and Chandigarh.

07:55 am: Helicopters and aircraft of Indian Air Force have so far airdropped 563 tonnes of relief material.

07:50 am: 80 medical teams of Armed Forces Medical Services have swung into action.