Several families in Sopore shifted to safer places in view of flood threat
Srinagar: Several families have been shifted to safer places from low-lying areas of Sopore area of Baramulla district as a precautionary measure due to rising water levels in Wular Lake and Jhelum River in Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir.
According to Kashmir Media Service, however, officials said there is no flood-related situation in the district at present.
Deputy Commissioner of Baramulla Manga Sherpa, who visited Sopore and adjoining belt to assess the ground situation, said the administration is closely monitoring the situation.
He said although the water level is below the danger mark, the next two to three days are very crucial as Wular Lake is very close to the danger mark.
He added that flood control teams had been mobilized to strengthen the embankments.
The Deputy Commissioner said those living in the most vulnerable areas have been temporarily relocated.
