New Delhi, Aug. 26 -- Jammu is expected to witness medium to heavy rainfall in the next 40 hours due to which a warning has been issued amid rising water levels of Basantar, Tawi and Chenab rivers. These rivers are flowing at 'Alert Level,' Divisional Commissioner of Jammu said.

In a post on X, Jammu's Divisional Commissioner advised residents to stay away from riverbanks and flood prone areas. "In light of medium to heavy rainfall forecasted in Jammu Division for next 40 hrs, water levels of River Basantar, Tawi, & Chenab are currently at *Alert Level*. As precautionary measure, residents & visitors are strongly advised to stay away from riverbanks & flood prone areas," the post on X states.

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