Srinagar: The Jhelum River showed signs of receding on Friday, with water levels at Sangam and Ram Munshi Bagh falling below danger marks, while the level at Pampore remained above the danger mark.
Officials cautioned residents to remain alert as water levels across the valley continue to fluctuate.
No breaches were reported along any part of the Jhelum overnight. Over two feet of water receded at Ram Munshi Bagh.
According to the Irrigation & Flood Control Department (I&FC), the latest gauge readings at 8:00 am were: Sangam 20.18 ft (danger level 25 ft) – below danger mark; Pampore 5.74 m (danger level 5.0 m) – above flood mark; Ram Munshi Bagh 20.49 ft (danger level 21 ft) – below danger mark.
Other key readings included Asham 13.99 ft (danger level 16.5 ft) and Wullar 1577.00 m (danger level 1578.00 m).
Tributary levels remained below danger marks: Vaishow Nallah at Khudwani 6.04 m (danger 8.50 m); Rambiyara Nallah at Wachi 2.32 m (danger 5.7 m); Lidder Nallah at Batkoot 0.51 m (danger 1.65 m); Sindh Nallah at Doderhama 2.00 m (danger 3.9 m).
Chief Engineer I&FC Kashmir, Showkat Hussain, said the Jhelum is receding at Ram Munshi Bagh and Sangam, but Pampore continues to require close monitoring. He confirmed over two feet of water receded at Ram Munshi Bagh and no breaches occurred overnight.
“Residents are advised to stay away from riverbanks and follow safety instructions. Quick Response Teams are deployed in vulnerable areas for rapid action in case of sudden changes in river levels,” the official added.(KNO)
