Jammu- The Chenab River at Akhnoor and the Tawi River in Jammu were flowing above the danger mark on Wednesday following incessant rainfall across the region, prompting authorities to issue fresh safety advisories and intensify monitoring of the flood situation.
According to the latest flood monitoring data, the Chenab at Akhnoor touched the danger mark by 5 pm, with the water level reaching 35.8 feet, above the danger level of 35 feet. The river had already crossed the alert level of 32 feet, while the evacuation level has been fixed at 42 feet.
Officials said the water level in the river was continuing to rise and was being closely monitored by all concerned agencies.
“The water level is continuously increasing. All agencies are monitoring the situation,” officials said.
The Tawi River was also flowing above the danger mark in Jammu, prompting the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) to launch public awareness campaigns at vulnerable locations.
NDRF personnel equipped with loudspeakers were deployed near the Gujjar Nagar bridge, urging people not to venture close to the swollen river. They warned residents against stopping on bridges, parking vehicles along riverbanks or attempting to take selfies near the fast-flowing waters.
The force appealed to the public to remain vigilant and strictly follow official safety advisories to avoid any untoward incidents.
Meanwhile, other rivers and streams in the Jammu region also witnessed a sharp rise in water levels.
The Ujh River in Kathua district continued to flow above its danger level of 20 feet, while the Tarnah Nallah reached its danger mark of 4.5 feet. The Basanter River in Samba district also touched its danger level of 4.6 feet, officials said.
Weather observers warned that water levels in rivers and streams across Kathua and Samba districts could rise further as persistent cloud cover and continuing rainfall indicated no immediate relief from the wet spell.
The district administrations, the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), NDRF and other emergency agencies are maintaining a close watch on the situation.
Authorities have appealed to people to stay away from rivers, nallahs and other water bodies, avoid unnecessary travel in flood-prone areas, and strictly comply with official advisories until the weather improves.
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