{"id":62898,"date":"2025-08-28T09:48:21","date_gmt":"2025-08-28T09:48:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/earlypostdaily.com\/?p=62898"},"modified":"2025-08-28T09:48:21","modified_gmt":"2025-08-28T09:48:21","slug":"let-up-in-rain-eases-flood-threat-in-kashmir-jhelum-starts-receding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/earlypostdaily.com\/index.php\/2025\/08\/28\/let-up-in-rain-eases-flood-threat-in-kashmir-jhelum-starts-receding\/","title":{"rendered":"Let-Up In Rain Eases Flood Threat In Kashmir, Jhelum Starts Receding"},"content":{"rendered":"
Srinagar, Aug 28: The flood threat in Kashmir eased on Thursday, with the water levels in the Jhelum river and other water bodies starting to recede as the weather improved.<\/div>\n
In the past 12 hours, there has been very little rainfall in the Kashmir Valley, officials here said.<\/div>\n
Due to the let-up in the rain, the Jhelum dropped below the flood alert level at Sangam in south Kashmir\u2019s Anantnag district, they said.<\/div>\n
Though it is still above the danger level downstream in Srinagar, the water level has started receding, they added.<\/div>\n
The tributaries of the river were also flowing below the flood alert level.<\/div>\n
According to the officials, water has also started receding in the areas that were inundated on Wednesday. However, monitoring by various departments continues and teams are on alert.<\/div>\n
The meteorological department said the weather in the valley has been mostly dry during the day so far, but a brief spell of rain is likely at a few places towards late afternoon and late night.<\/div>\n
A spell of light to moderate rain at scattered to fairly widespread places with a possibility of moderate to heavy rain or thundershowers in a few districts of Jammu is likely from August 30 to September 1, it said.<\/div>\n
From September 2 to 6, a brief spell of rain or thundershowers is expected at a few places, it added.<\/div>\n
Addressing a press conference, Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, Anshul Garg said while the situation is under control and there is no need to panic, the coming fortnight will be crucial.<\/div>\n
\u201cThe water levels are receding, the levels at Sangam and Ram Munshibagh are receding and the weather forecast is similar for the next couple of days,\u201d he said.<\/div>\n
\u201cIf there is a rain forecast, our teams will work round the clock. I also hope we will continue to get the same cooperation from the people which we have got so far,\u201d he said.<\/div>\n
Garg appealed to people to stay alert and follow the advisories issued by the administration and the meteorological department.<\/div>\n
\u201cPeople living near streams and tributaries need to stay alert as the next 10-15 days are important. Our district disaster management teams will be on the ground to monitor the situation round the clock,\u201d he said.<\/div>\n
\u201cThe district emergency control rooms and the union territory-level emergency control room will continue to work round the clock so that people can reach out to the administration,\u201d he added.<\/div>\n
Garg said while these are short-term measures for the next 15-20 days till the weather improves and the monsoon system recedes, there is a need for taking long-term measures.<\/div>\n
He invited suggestions from people on medium and long-term measures needed to be taken to address any such eventuality in the coming years.<\/div>\n
\u201cWe have directions to work on the long-term measures as well,\u201d he said.<\/div>\n
The divisional commissioner lauded the departments for their good work.<\/div>\n
\u201cWe have been able to learn from the past challenges and take measures accordingly,\u201d he said.<\/div>\n
The waters reached a 10-year high at Sangam and Ram Munshibagh, but there was no loss, Garg said.<\/div>\n
\u201cThis also tells you about the good restoration works undertaken. There may be challenges, but I assure you that they will be examined and action will be taken,\u201d he said.<\/div>\n
Asked about the disruptions in mobile connectivity, Garg said there was extensive damage to optical fibre cables in Jammu, but teams are working on restoration.<\/div>\n
Hopefully, full restoration will take place in the next few hours, he said. (Agencies)<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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