Ramban, June 27 -- Amid heavy rainfall across several areas of Jammu and Kashmir, the Ramban district administration has issued a public advisory banning all movement near the Chenab River after a rise in the water level following heavy rains.

Citing safety concerns, authorities have imposed a complete ban on swimming, bathing, fishing, and other movements near the Chenab River and all local nallahs in the district.

The advisory urges residents to exercise caution and strictly avoid venturing close to water bodies, and that strict legal action would be taken against violators.

The District Magistrate, Ramban, posted on X, "A complete ban on swimming, bathing, fishing and roaming near River Chenab & all Nallahs in District Ramban due to...