Jhelum level increases; rains, snow continue for 2nd day

Srinagar,April 10 :The ongoing fresh spell of rains and snow has led to increase in water level in Jhelum and other streams across Kashmir.

As per the details available with the news agency the water level in river Jhelum—the lifeline of Kashmir, has risen for the first time to a large extent during the past six months.

The water level at Ram Munshi Bagh was 8.82 ft at 6:00 PM while at Sangam and Asham it was flowing at 5.11 ft and 5.68 ft respectively.

The streams like Vishow Nallah, Dachigam, Doodhganga, Aru Nallah and others were also flowing above the Reduced Level (RL) of zero of gauge.

The rise in the water level has been witnessed amidst the fresh spell of rains and snow that continued for the second straight day today.

Several upper reaches including Zojila Pass, Sadhna Top, Pir Ki Gali, Sinthan Top, higher parts of Gurez and Gulmarg.