Srinagar, Sept 6: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today assured the flood affected families in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir that the government stands firmly by the people in these testing times and that all possible measures will be taken to provide relief and rehabilitation.
Omar today visited the flood-affected areas of Anantnag district and interacted with families hit by the calamity. The Chief Minister was accompanied by Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary, Minister Sakina Itoo, Minister Javed Rana, Advisor to Chief Minister Nasir Sogami, and concerned MLAs of the district.
“The Chief Minister visited the flood-affected areas of Anantnag district today and interacted with affected families. He assured the Government stands by them in these testing times and all possible measures will be taken to help them,” the office of Chief Minister said on X.
Meanwhile, the water levels across Jhelum river and major tributaries in Kashmir were flowing below the warning mark this morning.
According to the Irrigation and Flood Control (I&FC) Department at Sangam in Anantnag, the Jhelum was flowing at 11.50 feet at 11:00 am, well below the warning level, while at Ram Munshi Bagh, Srinagar, the river recorded 16.20 feet, also below the danger threshold.
At Asham, the Jhelum measured 12.55 feet. Officials said there is no immediate flood threat in the Valley.
However, people living in low-lying and vulnerable areas have been advised to remain cautious as a precautionary measure.
Earlier this week, continuous rainfall sparked a flood scare in Kashmir as water levels in the Jhelum and its tributaries surged past the danger mark at several points.
However, by Wednesday evening, the situation began to ease with levels receding in most areas. Fresh concerns arose on Thursday after the swollen Jhelum breached its embankment on the outskirts of Srinagar, leading to inundation of several villages in central Kashmir.
In Budgam, where the Jhelum had breached its embankment, officials last evening reported early signs of reverse flow from Zoonipora back into the river.
“This positive trend is evident as water levels in the inundated villages have considerably receded, and the outpouring towards downstream areas has also declined,” an official said.
He said relief operations are continuing with priority on restoring essential services, particularly safe drinking water and electricity. “Restoration works and assessment of damages will follow,” the official added.
