Heavy rain in kashmir valley

Heavy intermittent rain and snow swept control of Kashmir on Saturday after authorities issued a flood warning at the top. incessant rain has forced the closure of the road between Srinagar and Jammu and delayed flights.

While the upper valley, including the world famous tourist resort Gulmarg snow has today received the levels of which were battered by incessant rains with occasional snow Srinagar in the afternoon. 

"It was snowing heavily here since early morning," said a hotel in Gulmarg. Fresh snow and rain have led to severe cold has to force people to wear warm clothes, wool and again.

The cave shrine of Amarnath, including the top and its periphery, also received fresh snow since last night. Snow Reports were also received from Sheshnag, Panjterni, Pisso Mahaguns and above.

A Meteorological Department official said the Srinagar city recorded 23.2 mm, 19.2 mm Qazigund, Pahalgam 27.6 mm, 18.4 mm and 10.2 mm of rain until tonight Karnah Kupwara.

He said the highest rainfall was recorded 17.6 mm of rain in Kokernag. "Low-pressure system is dominant over the valley and tomorrow will continue. The weather will improve on Monday," Director of the Department of Meteorology, said Sonam Lotus. 

Road closed 

The road between Srinagar and Jammu 300 km, the only road connecting Kashmir valley with the rest of the world closed to vehicular traffic this afternoon by landslides caused by incessant rain. Hundreds of vehicles for supplies, stranded on the road.

"The rain triggered landslides in several places. They are clearing the stranded vehicles," said Superintendent of Police, Traffic, GM Wadoo Great Kashmir.

He said no vehicle was allowed to leave for Jammu and Srinagar any time to improve. 

First flight delayed 

A flight from Srinagar International Airport was delayed due to bad weather. "No flights were canceled, only delayed flight," airport director, said Raj Malik captain. 

Avalanche danger 

Authorities sounded danger of avalanches in the wake of rain and snow. 

The relief coordinator Cell Amir Ali said the medium-risk avalanche warning service in the upper reaches Gurez, Baruab, Chakwali, Kanzalwan, Niru, Razdan pass Gugladara, Keran, Machila, Chowkibal, Tanghdar Gulmarg / Khilanmarg and under side risk to the summit sounded Drass and Kargil. 

"The people at the top of these areas were asked to restrict their movement in the snow and do not venture into areas prone to avalanches, said. 

BUND SHIVPORA COURT RESIDENTS CONCERNS 

Court Shivpora lot of I & FC department has caused panic among city residents. 

"Cut the officials of the I & FC has agreed a few days to facilitate the circulation of trucks. God forbid if it rains for a few days, the entire city is submerged by the negligence," he said. 

NO flooding 

The Chief Engineer, irrigation and control floods (I & FC) division, said Ghulam Rasool Zargar Greater Kashmir threat of flooding and flooded only in some areas due to rain. 

"Overwhelmed by rainfall were many areas, but there has been no increase in the level of the river Jhelum," he said. 

However, the sources said the flood threat looms in many low-lying areas. "Several parts of the city and other cities flooded by torrential rains and several villages of Sonawari Bandipora can dip any time," sources said. 

The Coordinator of Disaster Management Cell, Aamir Ali, ruled the possibility to warn the authorities about the compatibility of a flood. 

"We addressed the respective deputy commissioners precaution in case of threat of flooding. It can be flash flooding in some areas, but the situation under control right now," he said.

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