Jhelum rises sharply, may cross danger mark in 3–5 hours in south Kashmir

September 3, 2025 by News Desk

Independent weather forecasters have predicted that the water level in the Jhelum River may cross the danger mark in the coming hours as heavy rainfall continues across south Kashmir.

According to Kashmir Weather Forecast, the river’s level has risen sharply in the Anantnag–Kulgam belt over the past two hours and could breach the flood declaration mark within the next three to five hours if rains persist.

As of 5 a.m. on September 3, 2025, the Jhelum gauge readings showed a rise in water levels across several stations, though most remained below the danger mark: Sangam recorded 12.53 ft (up from 4.94 ft on September 1 at 8 p.m.).

Pampore stood at 1584.734 m, R.M. Bagh at 10.95 ft, and Asham at 7.44 ft, all increasing but still below critical levels, while the Sheshnag Nallah in south Kashmir breached the danger mark.

Faizan Arif, an independent weather forecaster, told The Kashmiriyat that floods in Jammu had already occurred as expected in his earlier forecast, and he now anticipates the Jhelum to “cross the Flood Declaration marks” as rainfall continues.

Residents in low-lying and vulnerable areas have been advised by forecasters to remain cautious and take precautionary measures, though no official flood alert has been issued so far.