Srinagar, Aug. 26 -- Director MeT, Dr Mukhtar Ahmad said that the water level in the river Jhelum has increased in Kashmir as the rains continued to occur in the region.

"The water level will recede again once the rainfall stops," he said, adding that unlike Kashmir, Jammu is presently witnessing a massive rise in rivers and streams.

"Due to the continuous rainfall in Jammu for the past one week, the water level in rivers and streams has increased in Jammu," he said, adding that the people need to stay away from the low-lying areas and must remain safe and alert as there can be floods anytime.

However, he said that the next 24 hours are crucial for the entire Jammu and Kashmir.

Meanwhile, the authorities in both Ladakh and Jammu & Kas...