Srinagar, Aug. 28 -- As the flood threat in Kashmir eased today, though water levels in the Jhelum river in Srinagar touched their highest mark in a decade, a senior government officer said.
Addressing a press conference, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Anshul Garg said the situation had stabilised but cautioned residents to remain vigilant for the next 15-20 days. He noted that the last few days were extremely challenging as water levels touched alarming heights at Sangam in South Kashmir and Ram Munshi Bagh in Srinagar.
"Despite the Jhelum crossing danger levels, there was no breach or erosion of embankments, which shows the restoration and strengthening work has held up well," Garg said. He added that while around 150 vulnerable spots ...