Amid flood threat, I&FC says no need to panic
Srinagar, Aug 27: As the water level across Kashmir valley risen, the Irrigation and Flood and Control (I&FC) department Wednesday said that all emergency wings are on alert to tackel any kind of emergency.
An official informed that the department is closely monitoring the water level. “There is no need to worry and no immediate evecuation or rescue operation is needed for now.”
The official further said that the water level in Jehlum is above flood mark.
“If the water level rises during later evening, we will start evacuation and rescue operations, but as of now, our teams are on ground and situation is under control,” the official said. (KNO)
