Due to incessant rains in the last 12 hours, the Chenab River has crossed the danger mark, forcing authorities to sound an alert in areas close to the river.
Officials of the flood control and irrigation department said that Chenab’s water level at Akhnoor in Jammu district touched 35 ft today.
“Danger level mark in the river is 35 ft. An alert has been sounded throughout the areas close to the river bank. The situation is being continuously monitored,” officials said.
District Magistrate of Ramban has ordered the closure of all educational institutions in the district. Students have been asked to stay safe at home.
Meanwhile, the heavy rainfall activity across Jammu & Kashmir is set to continue for the next 48 hours, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued multiple alerts over the union territory. Full forecast here.