Srinagar, April 4: Water levels across the River Jhelum and its tributaries remained within normal limits on Saturday morning, even as moderate rainfall was recorded across several parts of Jammu and Kashmir over the past 24 hours, according to data compiled by Kashmir Weather.
The latest gauge readings at 9:00 AM indicated that the River Jhelum was flowing well below danger marks at key monitoring points, with Sangam at 6.63 ft against a danger level of 25 ft, Pampore at 0.53 m against 5.0 m, and Munshibagh at 7.05 ft against 21 ft.
The data suggests no immediate flood threat in the Valley despite continuous rainfall activity.
Among tributaries, Vishow Nallah at Khudwani recorded 5.21 m against a danger level of 8.50 m, while Rambiyara Nallah at Wachi stood at 0.33 m. Lidder Nallah at Batkoot recorded a negative reading of minus 0.10 m, indicating low discharge levels.
Doodhganga at Barzulla was measured at 1.80 m against a danger level of 3.8 m, while Sindh Nallah at Doderhama stood at 0.64 m, both within safe limits, officials said.
Rainfall data showed widespread precipitation across the Kashmir region, with Baramulla recording the highest at 45.5 mm, followed by Nowgam Handwara at 45.6 mm and Lolab at 42.2 mm.
Srinagar recorded 25.1 mm of rainfall, while the airport received 29.2 mm. Gulmarg recorded 32.2 mm, Budgam 24.0 mm, and Kulgam 24.2 mm during the same period.
In south Kashmir, Qazigund recorded 18.8 mm, Anantnag data was not available, while Shopian received 15.3 mm and Pulwama 13.3 mm.
Kupwara district also saw significant rainfall, with Bumhama recording 38.6 mm.
In the Jammu region, Rajouri recorded the highest rainfall at 61.0 mm, followed by Batote at 53.8 mm and Poonch at 45.5 mm.
Other areas including Udhampur received 31.7 mm, Katra 32.2 mm, and Ramban 24.0 mm, while Jammu recorded 14.4 mm.
In Ladakh, Leh recorded no rainfall, while data for Kargil was not available.
Officials said the current situation remains stable, with no alerts issued as water levels continue to stay within safe thresholds.
Residents, however, have been advised to remain cautious as weather conditions may change, particularly in low-lying areas prone to waterlogging.
The data was compiled by Kashmir Weather based on inputs from the Irrigation and Flood Control Department. [KNT]
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