SRINAGAR: The District Administration Srinagar on Tuesday issued a fresh weather advisory, urging residents to remain vigilant and avoid vulnerable areas after the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast heavy to intense rainfall across Jammu and Kashmir until July 23.
According to an advisory issued by the Office of the District Magistrate, Srinagar, the latest alert is in continuation of the weather advisory issued on July 19. The IMD’s Meteorological Centre, Srinagar, has predicted heavy to intense rainfall over the next two days, prompting the administration to step up precautionary measures across the district.
The administration advised residents, particularly those living in high-altitude and landslide-prone areas, including Lidwas, Dagwan, Mamnaith Top, Mulnar, Fakir Gujri, Harwan, Gandtal, Dara and Astanmarg, to remain alert and shift to safer locations if they observe rising water levels, landslides or any other imminent threat.
Tourists, visitors and local Shikara operators have been advised to suspend all boating and recreational activities on Dal Lake and Nigeen Lake during the weather alert to prevent any untoward incidents.
The advisory also directed sand miners operating along the River Jhelum and other water bodies not to undertake mining or river-crossing activities unless weather conditions and water levels are confirmed to be safe.
To ensure prompt assistance during emergencies, the District Emergency Operation Centre (DEOC), Srinagar, has activated dedicated WhatsApp helplines 9103998355, 9103998356 and 9103998357. The Police Control Room (PCR), Srinagar, can be contacted on 0194-2477567.
The District Administration appealed to the public to remain vigilant, follow official advisories and cooperate with the authorities to ensure public safety during the ongoing adverse weather conditions.
