Srinagar, Sept 5: The water level in River Jhelum and its tributaries has finally dropped below the danger mark, offering much-needed relief to residents in flood-hit areas of Kashmir.
Officials say the situation is now under control, though monitoring continues at vulnerable spots. The decrease in rainfall over the past 24 hours played a big role in easing the flood threat.
The Meteorological Department (MeT) confirmed that less rain led to falling water levels in both the Jhelum and nearby water bodies. The weather is expected to remain mostly dry for the next 24 hours, though light rain may occur in isolated areas.
In Budgam district, encouraging signs have emerged after Thursday’s breach in the Jhelum embankment at Zoonipora.
“Water is starting to flow back into the river, and levels in the affected villages have dropped significantly,” said Deputy Commissioner Bilal Bhat. “We’ve also seen a sharp decrease in water spilling into downstream areas.”
Authorities are now focusing on restoring essential services. Drinking water and electricity are the top priorities, while damage assessments and repair work are set to follow.
An official from the Irrigation and Flood Control Department added that no new breaches have been reported in the last 24 hours. All Jhelum tributaries are flowing safely below danger levels.
“Most waterlogged areas are clearing up. Some localities still have standing water, but there’s no threat now,” the official said. Even Wular Lake has seen a visible drop in water levels.
Residents in flood-affected zones have been asked to stay alert but not to panic.
“All departments are on high alert, and response teams are ready for any emergency,” the official said.
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