No more rains expected, Jhelum flows above danger mark; Educational institutes to remain shut in Kashmir tomorrow

September 3, 2025 by News Desk

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The water level in the river Jhelum crossed the danger mark at Sangam in south Kashmir on Wednesday evening, even as rainfall subsided across most parts of Jammu Kashmir.

According to the Irrigation and Flood Control Department, the Jhelum river was flowing at 27.29 feet at Sangam against the danger mark of 25 feet. At Pampore, the gauge stood at 6.30 metres, while Munshibagh in Srinagar recorded 20.98 feet, also above the danger mark of 21 feet. At Asham in Bandipora, the river level was 10.89 feet, below the alarm level. Wullar Lake recorded 1576.54 metres.

Among the tributaries, the Vishow Nallah at Khudwani was flowing at 10.50 metres, significantly above its danger level of 8.50 metres, while the Rambiyara Nallah at Wachi was exactly at the danger mark of 5.70 metres. Lidder Nallah at Batkoot and Sindh Nallah at Doderhama, however, remained below their respective alert levels.

Meanwhile, independent weather forecasters said that the rains have stopped in most places across the region, with only light showers continuing in parts of Kulgam. “No new cloud developments are visible on the satellite imagery. Weather is expected to improve significantly from tonight, and dry conditions are likely tomorrow,” Kashmir Weather reported.

Authorities said they are closely monitoring the situation, especially in south Kashmir, where the river continues to flow above danger levels.

Meanwhile, the Jammu Kashmir government has said that in view of adverse weather conditions, all educational institutions in Kashmir shall remain closed tomorrow on 04.09.2025, as a precautionary measure.