Water reaches ‘flood declaration mark’ in Srinagar

Srinagar: The water level in Jhelum river has reached the “flood declaration mark” of 18 ft at Ram Munshibagh in Srinagar, officials said today.

They said that the water level touched the mark at 6 pm.

Meanwhile, an order has been issued by Chief Engineer Mohammad Hanief Lone asking the people living along the embankments of river Jhelum/nallahs and low-lying areas of central Kashmir to remain vigilant.

“Besides, the staff deputed on flood duty in central Kashmir is directed to report to their respective beats.”