Examiner Bureau | Srinagar:
Water levels in the River Jhelum receded at several key gauging stations across Kashmir on Friday morning, although the river continued to flow above the flood declaration mark at Ram Munshi Bagh in Srinagar, according to the Irrigation and Flood Control (IFC) Department.
The latest gauge readings released by the IFC Department showed the water level at Ram Munshi Bagh at 19.07 feet, indicating a declining trend. While the level remained above the flood declaration mark of 18 feet, it was still below the danger mark of 21 feet.
At Sangam, the Jhelum was recorded at 18.89 feet, while the water level at Pampore stood at 5.13 metres. Both stations also registered a receding trend, reflecting an overall improvement in the river’s flow conditions.
The department said water levels at Asham and Wular rose marginally but continued to remain below their respective flood declaration marks. Among the tributaries, the Vishow Nallah was on the rise, Rambiyara and Sindh Nallah were receding, while the Lidder and Doodhganga rivers remained largely stable.
The IFC Department said it was maintaining close surveillance of the river system and urged residents, particularly those living along riverbanks and embankments, to remain vigilant and strictly follow official advisories as weather conditions continue to evolve.
