Rise of water levels in river Jhelum, Srinagar amidst flood advisories| In Pics

In response, the administration took all precautionary measures.Contingency plans were activated, and response teams were put in place as water levels continued to rise throughout Wednesday.

A view of rising water level in River Jhelum, with the backdrop of shrines and heritage buildings, after it crosses danger mark following a flood declaration alert caused due to flash-floods and incessant rains, in old City of Srinagar on Thursday.