Srinagar: As the MeT predicted inclement weather from Friday in Jammu and Kashmir, the district administration of Srinagar has issued an advisory for the people to refrain from venturing near the water bodies and banks of river Jhelum.
An official spokesman on Thursday said that district administration asked people in general and those residing on the left and right banks of river Jhelum and its tributaries and Nallahs, in particular, to refrain from venturing in and around these water bodies till the improvement of weather.
The advisory has been issued in view of the inclement weather with the forecast of rainfall/snow in (higher reaches) at many places with thunder/lightning hailstorms at isolated places from April 26-30 by the Indian Meteorological department (IMD) Srinagar Station.
“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”, the spokesman said.
The general public can contact Emergency Operation Centre (EOC) Srinagar on +911942502254, and Police Control Room Srinagar on 9419411619/ 01942477567 for any information. UNI
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