Dip in water level in Jhelum river hits irrigation & drinking water facilities across Kashmir

STC NEWS DESK
SRINAGAR, JULY 01 (STC): Irrigation and drinking water availability across the Kashmir valley is emerging a huge concern owing to significant drop in water level in Jhelum river and its tributaries.
According to a report quoting data from the Irrigation and Flood Control Department, the water level on Monday morning at Sangam stood at just 0.57 ft, far below the flood alert mark of 21 ft. Other gauges also reported low readings: Munshi Bagh (2.47 ft), Asham (2.57 ft), and Pampore (-1.29 m).
Wullar Lake was recorded at 1574.97 metres, significantly below its average level of 1578.00 metres, according to the data.
Tributaries are also showing signs of stress, with Rambiyara Nallah at Wachi dipping to -0.43 m, Lidder Nallah at Batkoot at 0.30 m, and Sindh Nallah at Doderhama measuring 1.05 m, reads the report quoting official data.
(STC)