Srinagar, Sept. 3 -- Officials specifically appealed to the media and social media administrators not to post hourly gauge readings or live updates that could create unnecessary alarm.

According to data, the Jhelum's latest gauge readings stood at 27.60 ft at Sangam and 21.67 ft at Ram Munshi Bagh. While slightly above the danger mark, officials emphasized that water levels are still within safe limits.

"Back in 2015, Sangam reached 27.49 ft and Ram Munshi Bagh 21.65 ft with no flooding. Ram Munshi Bagh is safe up to 23 ft provided there's no embankment breach, and currently there is none," an official said.

Authorities also reminded that the catastrophic 2014 floods occurred only after the Jhelum crossed record levels of 34.7 ft at Sa...