Srinagar, April 29 -- In order to prevent mishaps, the Irrigation and Flood Control (I&FC) Department has asked people to heed the administrations' advisory in word and spirit.

Miftah Alam Buchh, Technical Officer to Chief Engineer I&FC department, said that with continued rain in Kashmir, the Jhelum's flow may increase as more water reaches it from tributaries in south Kashmir.

"Water level in river Jhelum is under control and hasn't yet reached the danger mark yet. Nevertheless, the level would increase further since it is expected that the water flow from South Kashmir will swell Jhelum once it passes the tributaries," Alam told Kashmir Observer.

Replying to a query concerning the possibility of a flood-like situation following non ...