Srinagar, Aug. 24 -- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday directed all departments to remain vigilant and on high alert after heavy rains led to waterlogging in several parts of Jammu and Kashmir, with rivers and nallahs flowing above danger levels.

In a post on X, office of J&K CM wrote, Chief Minister has directed all concerned departments to remain on high alert, as heavy rains have caused waterlogging in several residential areas of Jammu & Kashmir, with rivers & nallahs flowing above danger mark. Control rooms are active & CM Office is in touch with departments.

Priority is being given to drainage in affected areas & restoration of essential services like water supply and power. People are advised to remain cautious, post reads....