SRINAGAR: The Ujh River in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua district has breached the danger mark following relentless heavy rainfall, prompting authorities to closely monitor the situation for potential flooding.
Information was available with The Chenab Times that the river recorded a discharge of 95,099 cusecs at noon on Tuesday at the Kathua gauge, reaching the established danger level of 95,099 cusecs. The alert level for this location is set at 52,341 cusecs, while the evacuation level has been defined at 1,44,701 cusecs.
According to weather updates, the river’s discharge rate saw a significant increase, nearly a nine-fold surge within a two-hour period. Heavy rainfall commenced across Kathua district in the morning, with the intensity easing in the lower plains but persisting at high levels in the upper reaches.
Earlier, at 11 am, the Ujh River at Panjtirthi was flowing at 8 feet, remaining below its alert level of 16.5 feet. Concurrently, the Tarnah River was recorded at 3 feet, against an alert level of 4.3 feet.
Weather agencies had issued warnings that water levels in some rivers could surpass flood declaration and danger marks in the ensuing hours, as rainfall was anticipated to continue. Prior to the Ujh at Kathua crossing its danger mark, all monitored locations were below their respective alert levels at 11 am.
Local authorities are maintaining continuous surveillance over the river levels and remain vigilant for any potential rise in water levels and the possibility of flash floods in susceptible areas.
The Chenab Times News Desk