The Chenab River at Akhnoor and the Tawi in Jammu, along with other rivers in the region, were flowing above the danger mark on Wednesday following incessant rainfall in the area, prompting authorities to issue safety advisories.
According to the latest flood monitoring data, the Chenab River at Akhnoor touched the danger mark at 5 pm, with the water level touching 35.8 feet — three notches above the alert level of 32.0 feet. The evacuation level is 42.0 feet.
“The water level is continuously increasing. All agencies are monitoring the situation,” the officials said.
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