Flood alert in Kashmir |
The Jammu and Kashmir government had declared floods in parts of Kashmir valley as the water levels in the Jhelum river rose steeply on March 30. The government advised people living near the banks of the Jehlum and in low-lying areas of the valley to shift to safer places. The Army has constituted teams that will help the civil administration in relief and rescue operations. Two NDRF teams are also arriving in Srinagar within the next few hours and boats have also been kept on the disposal of various police stations. Prime Minister Modi has deputed a minister to assess the situation.
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