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Chenab River overflows amid heavy rainfall; administration urges to stay safe

Heavy rainfall in Jammu Kashmir has raised the Chenab River's water level, triggering overflow at Baglihar Dam and prompting rescue operations. DIG Shridhar Patil urged people to avoid rivers, while the SDRF rescued a man from the Tawi. Landslides shut the Jammu-Srinagar highway, and authorities banned swimming and fishing. IMD issued region-wide

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NDRF personnel during a rescue operation following flash floods. Pic/PTI

NDRF personnel during a rescue operation following flash floods. Pic/PTI

Due to heavy rainfall across parts of Jammu and Kashmir, the situation in the area looks even worse. Heavy rainfall in the last few days has led to a rise in the water level of the Chenab River, causing an overflow at the Baglihar Hydroelectric Power Project.

Doda-Kishtwar-Ramban Range Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Shridhar Patil acknowledged the tense situation in the valley and urged people to stay away from rivers and overflowing streams.

While speaking to the media, DIG Patil said, "All of you must have noticed that the water level has risen in the Chenab River. One incident has also come to our notice in the Doda district, in which some people have lost their lives. I appeal to all people not to go near the rivers... The water level is very high. Do not put yourself at risk," as per ANI.

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