Poonch, July 23 -- With heavy rainfall lashing parts of Jammu and Kashmir, the water level in the Poonch river on Wednesday surged, prompting the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) to deploy personnel to monitor the situation and prevent casualties.

Assistant Sub-Inspector Zakir of SDRF Poonch confirmed that they have been deployed in the region by the district administration and the state government in view of the rainfall situation.

Zakir said, "We have been deployed here by the district administration and the state government. The region is receiving heavy rainfall. We have advised everyone to stay away from the water bodies. We are taking all the necessary precautions to prevent any casualties. The water level has risen."

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