A flood alert has been sounded in the Kashmir Valley as the water level in the Jhelum river crossed the danger mark at Sangam in South Kashmir early this morning.
As per reports, the Anantnag and Pulwama districts of the state were also issued a flood alert last night. People living near flood prone areas in both the districts have been advised to shift to safer areas.
The MeT department has predicted more rains over the next two days in the region.
Reports add that the river water was flowing close to the danger mark of 19 feet.