Srinagar, Sept. 4 -- Following the rise in the water level of the Jhelum in Jammu & Kashmir, Union territory Chief Minister Omar Abdullah announced that residents affected by river's breach have been safely evacuated from their affected area on Thursday.

Taking to X, Omar Abdullah said that due to the occurrence of a breach in the Jhelum bund near village Zoonipora, Budgam, there has been inundation in nearby areas. Thus, due to the breach, residents of affected villages, specifically of villages Shalina, Rakh Shalina and Baghi Shakirshah have been evacuated. These areas, due to the breach of the Jhelum, had come under water.

"In the early hours a breach occurred in the River Jhelum bund near village Zoonipora, Budgam, resulting in inun...