Heavy rains in Jammu and Kashmir flood alert in 2 districts
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Due to torrential rains for the third consecutive day in kashmir - SRINAGAR/JAMMU' target='_blank' title='jammu and kashmir-Latest Updates, Photos, Videos are a click away, CLICK NOW">jammu and kashmir on sunday, a 'red alert' was issued for Kathua and Samba districts as well as for the lower catchment areas. The Meteorological Department (IMD) issued this alert on sunday morning after reports of water level crossing the danger mark in rivers and streams from various areas.
A spokesperson of the department said, "Red alert has been issued for Kathua, Samba and lower catchment areas of kashmir - SRINAGAR/JAMMU' target='_blank' title='jammu and kashmir-Latest Updates, Photos, Videos are a click away, CLICK NOW">jammu and kashmir as the risk of flash floods or flash floods has increased." All concerned have been advised to be vigilant during the next 24 hours. red alert means heavy to very heavy rainfall of more than 20 cm in 24 hours, while Orange alert means heavy rain of six to 20 cm. .
He said that in some areas of Kathua, Samba, Ramban, Doda and Udhampur districts, it rained overnight on Saturday. A spokesman of the Meteorological Department said, 'More rain is expected during the next 12 hours at some places in Kathua, Samba, Ramban, Doda and Udhampur districts. The situation is expected to improve after July 10.
A police official said that almost all the rivers including Chenab, Ravi, Tawi and Neeru are in spate at many places and the water level in them has crossed the danger mark. He said that there is no news of any damage due to flood anywhere