Srinagar, Sept. 5 -- Several areas in Budgam district of central Kashmir were inundated as water from the Jhelum River spilt over, prompting authorities in Srinagar district to issue an advisory for the evacuation of people from vulnerable, low-lying areas.

"District Administration Srinagar has reported a breach at Shalina in Budgam. As a preemptive and precautionary measure, residents of Lasjan, Soiteng, Nowgam, Vyethpora, Golpora, Padshahibagh and Mehjoornagar are advised to evacuate these areas and move to safer places," an official spokesperson said.

The administration has set up relief centres to cater to the evacuated people from these areas, the spokesman said.

He added that nodal officers have been appointed for these relief ce...