Srinagar, Aug. 27 -- A flood-like situation has emerged in the Kashmir Valley following continuous rainfall, causing rivers and streams to swell above the danger mark.

The administration has declared a flood alert across several districts as water levels in the Jhelum and its tributaries rose sharply.

Calling the weather conditions adverse, the Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Anshul Garg said to ANI, "Adverse weather conditions are prevailing... The situation is being closely monitored. Irrigation and flood control teams are continuously monitoring from South Kashmir to North Kashmir. Our water gauge levels are being monitored closely at Sangam, Anantnag, and Ram Munshi Bagh."

The Divisional Commissioner highlighted the steps taken by ...