Reasi, April 22 -- In view of the heavy inflow of water into the Chenab River in Reasi due to the continuous rainfall in the upper catchment areas, gates of Salal Dam were reopened as a precautionary safety measure on Tuesday.

Ashiq Hussain, an officer at the control room, stated that all villagers in the villages of the upstream and downstream were informed about the situation and were also instructed to stay away from the banks of the river.

"NHPC has informed all villagers in the upstream and downstream villages... we have also instructed the people not to go to the banks of the rivers... the water levels are rising a lot..." Hussain said, speaking to ANI.

Earlier in the day, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah inspected ...