Amid rains, Srinagar admin asks people to refrain from venturing near water bodies

Srinagar, Apr 28:The Srinagar administration Sunday asked people especially those living on the banks of river Jhelum and its tributaries to refrain from venturing near and around the water bodies amid the inclement weather.

It said that amid the forecast of more wet weather, people living on the banks shall limit their activities until the weather improves, reported news agency KNO.

Warning tourists, boatmen, sand miners, and people using river crossing points in Dal Lake and Jhelum have been asked to verify the situation of waters before attempting to cross.

Earlier, the Irrigation and Flood Control department had said that people shouldn't panic as there was no immediate threat of flood in the Valley.

The general public can contact Emergency Operation Centre (EOC) Srinagar and Police Control Room Srinagar for any emergency and information, the administration said.

The Emergency Operation Centre (EOC), Srinagar can be contacted on 911942502254 while Police Control Room can be contacted on 9419411619 & 01942477567.