Jammu, Sept. 3 -- The Water level of various rivers in Jammu, Udhampur, and Samba districts has crossed the flood alert mark.

Authorities on Tuesday ordered the closure of all schools in the division, including the cancellation of upcoming exams.

The Tawi River crossed the flood alert level in Udhampur, while the Basantar in Samba and Uhj in Kathua also crossed the flood alert level.

Ujh River has recorded a discharge of 59,750 cusecs, which is well above the flood alert mark of 48,000 cusecs. Although the level is still below the danger mark of 88,000 cusecs, authorities are closely monitoring the situation, warning that a further increase may trigger flash flooding in adjoining areas.The

Ravi River in Kathua has also crossed the ale...