Akhnoor, May 5 -- Hours after the level of water significantly changed in the river Chenab in Akhnoor area of Jammu and Kashmir, police and local administration on Monday evening announced that the water level in the river is expected to rise significantly and urged the locals to evacuate the area.

"...Chenab River's water level is about to increase soon. All of you are requested to come out of the river..." announced the police and local administration.

Notably, the water level in the Chenab River witnessed a significant drop in Akhnoor, Jammu and Kashmir, after the closure of gates at the Baglihar and Salal Dams on Monday morning.

Meanwhile, locals in the area expressed their support for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's decision to put...