Srinagar admin issues advisory in view of inclement weather forecast

Srinagar, Aug 01: The administration in Srinagar on Thursday issued an advisory in view of the inclement weather forecast of rainfall for brief period & possibility of flash floods, cloud bursts, mudslides, landslides from 1st to 5th August and then from 6th to 10th August at scattered places by the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) Srinagar Station.

The people, especially those residing along the banks of river Jhelum, its tributaries and Nallahs and the upper reaches of Tehsil North and Panthachowk in particular are advised to refrain from venturing in and around these water bodies, the administration said.

The Tehsildars of Tehsil North and Panthachowk are informed to activate the zonal committees of upper reaches in case of flash floods, landslides and cloud bursts, before any untoward incident happens and also monitor the situation regularly till the improvement of weather", news agency GNS reported.

Further, the tourists, boatmen, sand miners, and boat crossing points have been asked to verify the situation of water bodies before crossing across.

The general public can contact Emergency Operation Centre (EOC) Srinagar on 911942502254 and Police Control Room Srinagar Room Srinagar on 9419411619/ 01942477567 for any information.