India, Aug. 24 -- The India Meteorological Department on Sunday issued an orange alert for all districts of Jammu and Kashmir as heavy rainfall continues to lash the union territory. The weather department has also forecast overcast skies, light rain, and thunderstorms.

Following the rain alerts for J&K, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah directed all concerned departments to remain on high alert as torrential rains lashed wide parts of the UT.

In a post on X, the CM's office said waterlogging had been reported in several residential areas, while rivers and nallahs were flowing above the danger mark.

"Control rooms are active and the CM Office is in touch with departments. Priority is being given to drainage in affected areas and restoration...