Rehan Qayoom Mir
Srinagar, Sep 1: While fresh rainfall was experienced in Kashmir parts, the Irrigation and Flood Control (I&FC) department on Monday said that the department has been put on high alert for the next 15 days.
At present the situation was under control as the water level in river Jhelum has remained low and ‘fully normal’.
Chief Engineer, I&FC Kashmir, Er Showkat Hussain said that at Sangam, the water level is 5.29 ft and at Ram Munshi Bagh 8.84 ft, both far below warning and danger marks.
He said, “Our embankments are strong, and all 14 Flood Zonal Committees (FZCs) are closely monitoring the situation. The department will remain on alert for over fifteen days.”
He added, “There is no need for panic. Our teams are fully alert and ready to respond if required.”
Meanwhile, Er Hussain shared that the department is maintaining strict vigilance to ensure public safety. The Meteorological Department has forecast spells of rain and thundershowers across north, central, and south Kashmir, along with parts of Jammu, during the next few hours.
“People are advised to stay away from streams, nallas, and vulnerable spots prone to flash floods and landslides,” officials said, adding that generally cloudy skies with intermittent rain and thundershowers are expected in several parts of J&K, with isolated moderate to heavy rain in Kupwara, Baramulla, Anantnag, Banihal-Ramban, Rajouri, Reasi, and Udhampur districts.
