Authorities in Uri on Saturday issued an urgent public advisory after a significant rise in the water level of the Jhelum river, urging people to remain cautious.
The river is currently flowing at around 630 Cumecs and is expected to swell further in the coming hours, posing a threat to low-lying areas, official said.
In an advisory, authorities have strictly prohibited any movement near the Jhelum and other water bodies.
Residents living in vulnerable and low-lying areas have been urged to remain on high alert and adopt precautionary measures. Besides, citizens have been advised to stay indoors, remain attentive to official warnings and in case of emergencies, dial 112 immediately.
“All concerned departments have been directed to remain on maximum alert and ensure full readiness to deal with any emergent situation,” the advisory reads.
Meanwhile, Sub Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Uri issued an advisory after receiving reports from District Administration Baramulla and NHPC-I that the water level of the Jhelum River has risen sharply, being discharged at around 630 cumecs.
The SDM warned that the level is expected to increase further in the coming hours and may affect low-lying areas.
“No movement shall be allowed near the Jhelum River and other water bodies. People residing in low-lying areas are advised to remain on high alert and take all precautionary measures,” the advisory reads.
The administration has urged residents to stay indoors and remain attentive to official warnings and updates. In case of emergency, people have been advised to dial 112 immediately.
All concerned departments have been directed to remain on maximum alert and ensure full preparedness to deal with any emergent situation.
The SDM also instructed the Tehsildar Uri/Boniyar to restrict public movement near the Jhelum, while GGM NHPC-I and II were asked to ensure announcements in low-lying areas.