Flood Alert At Sangam As Water Levels Rise Rapidly: I & FC CE

2025-09-03 03:09:04

(MENAFN- Kashmir Observer)
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Srinagar- Authorities on Wednesday said the situation in Kashmir is becoming critical as the river Jhelum has crossed the flood alert mark at Sangam, while Ram Munshi Bagh remains at a normal level for now.

Officials said the department is on high alert and all teams have been mobilized. Weak spots are being closely monitored, and sandbags along with other precautionary measures have been put in place.

Er Showkat Hussain, Chief Engineer of Irrigation and Flood Control (I&FC) Kashmir said water at Sangam is rising rapidly, with an increase of nearly 1.5 feet per hour.

“The department is on high alert and all teams have been mobilized. Weak spots are being monitored and sandbags along with other precautionary measures are in place,” he said as per news agency KNO.

He added that no major breach has occurred so far, except a minor at Vecho Nala in Kulgam, which has already been addressed.

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