Rising river levels in the Jhelum have sparked alarm across Kashmir Valley, with water nearing flood warning thresholds due to continuous rainfall. As of Monday evening, levels at the Sangam gauge in south Kashmir were close to the critical ‘alarm mark’ of 18 feet, heightening fears of potential flooding similar to the devastating events of 2014. According to Kashmir Media Service, an official from the Irrigation and Flood Control Department noted that the water level at Sangam was recorded at 16.91 feet. A flood declaration will be issued if it surpasses the 21-foot mark. In Srinagar’s Ram Munshi Bagh, the water level reached 14.00 feet, with the flood level set at 21 feet. The situation was similar in Asham, Bandipora district, where the level was at 14.0 feet, close to the 16.5-foot flood alarm threshold. The department also reported significant rises in the levels of various tributaries, including Vishow Nallah at Khudwani and Rambiyara Nallah at Wachi. In Bemina, one of the areas most affected by the
2014 floods, water has begun seeping into residential zones from the flood channel. Local officials have called for calm, advising residents to stay informed through official channels and ignore rumors. The continuous monitoring of water levels is ongoing as the region braces for possible floods.