Jammu and Kashmir on alert: Authorities urge evacuation in Akhnoor as Chenab river set to swell after sudden dip

The water level in the Chenab River in Jammu and Kashmir’s Akhnoor area is expected to rise again soon, the police and local administration announced on Monday evening. They urged people to leave the river area quickly for safety.
“Chenab River’s water level is about to rise soon. Everyone is requested to move away from the river,” said the authorities.

Earlier in the day, the water level in the river had suddenly dropped after the gates at the Baglihar and Salal Dams were closed. This caused the Chenab, which normally flows high, to drop to only 1.5 to 2 feet of water in Akhnoor.