Rehan Qayoom Mir
Srinagar, Jul 23: The water levels in River Jhelum and its tributaries remain below danger marks, officials from the Irrigation and Flood Control Department said on Wednesday.
However, the Meteorological Department has predicted intense rainfall in some areas of the Jammu region over the next 48 hours, which may lead to flash flooding.
As per the official gauge readings, Jhelum at Sangam was flowing at 4.50 ft which is below the 21 ft danger mark. At Munshibagh in Srinagar, it was at 4.75 ft (against the 18 ft danger level), while Asham recorded 3.46 ft.
Similarly, the water level at Wullar Lake was 1575.45 meters—below its capacity mark of 1578.00 meters.
It says, among tributaries, all key streams including Vishow Nallah (3.11m), Rambiyara (0.05m), Lidder (0.38m), Doodhganga (0.59m), and Sindh Nallah (1.03m) are flowing well below alert levels.
“While Kashmir remains safe in terms of flooding, intense showers forecast in parts of Jammu could trigger flash flood-like situations in vulnerable spots,” an official said.
Moreover, the IMD has advised caution in hilly terrain and low-lying areas of the Jammu region. Meanwhile, independent weather forecaster Faizan Arif Keng said, it is good that we are seeing spells of rainfall, especially after the prolonged dry phase. As of now, Kashmir hasn’t witnessed heavy rainfall.
He added, it is a good thing we are seeing spells of rainfall; however, if it continues, some places in Jammu may receive intense showers in the next 48 hours, which could lead to flash floods.
