The district administration Srinagar Sunday issued advisory in wake of the inclement weather conditions, asking the people to refrain from venturing in and around the water bodies.
“In view of the inclement weather with forecast of rainfall/snow in (higher reaches) at many places with Thunder/Lightening/Hailstorm at isolated places from 26-30 April by the Indian Meteorological department (IMD) Srinagar Station, the people of the District in general, and those residing on the Left and Right Banks of River Jhelum its tributaries and Nallahs in particular are advised to refrain from venturing in and around these water bodies and limit their activities till the improvement of weather,” the advisory, a copy of which lies with the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) reads.
Further, the Tourists, local Shikara Wallas, Sand Miners and Boat Crossing Points for travel at Dal Lake and River Jhelum and other water bodies shall not attempt to cross before verifying the condition and situation of these water bodies, it added.
The general public can contact Emergency Operation Centre (EOC) Srinagar and Police Control Room Srinagar for any information, it reads.
The Emergency Operation Centre (EOC), Srinagar can be contacted on +911942502254 while Police Control Room can be contacted on 9419411619 & 01942477567—(KNO)