Jhelum River crosses flood declaration mark in IIOJK
Srinagar: In Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir, the water level of Jhelum River at the Ram Munshi Bagh and gauge station in Srinagar crossed the flood declaration mark.
According to Kashmir Media Service, the water level at Ram Munshi Bagh was recorded at 18.04 feet, marginally above the flood declaration level of 18.0 feet. However, it remained well below the danger level of 21.0 feet and was increasing at a slow pace.
The data further revealed that the Sangam gauge station recorded a water level of 20.24 feet, remaining below its warning level of 21 feet. Pampore also crossed the flood declaration level and was placed under the warning category, while Asham and Wular continued to remain below warning levels.
Among the tributaries, Vishow Nallah at Khudwani, Rambiyara Nallah at Wachi, Lidder Nallah at Batkoot, Doodhganga at Barzulla and Sindh Nallah at Doderhama were all flowing below their respective warning levels, indicating that the rise in water levels was largely confined to the main river.
