The flood situation in Jammu and Kashmir deteriorated sharply on Wednesday as rivers and streams across the Union Territory flowed above danger levels, reported the IANS.

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah chaired an emergency meeting to assess conditions and direct relief efforts.

According to the news agency, by 1 pm, the Chenab, Tawi, Ravi, Basantar, and Ujh rivers in Jammu were reported to be above flood level. In the Kashmir Valley, the Jhelum, Vishow, Sindh, Sheshnag, and Lidder rivers and streams were approaching or exceeding danger marks.