Jammu, Aug. 26 -- A flood alert was issued in the Jammu region on Tuesday after heavy and incessant rainfall caused the Tawi river to surge, washing away the road near the Fourth Tawi Bridge and disrupting normal life across the region.

Jammu Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Shiv Kumar Sharma appealed to the public to avoid going near rivers and nallahs as precautionary measures are being taken to ensure public safety.

"A flood alert has been sounded. The Administration has appealed to the public to avoid going near rivers and nallahs. The traffic is operating on the highway. We are taking all measures to ensure the safety of the people," the Jammu DIG told ANI.

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