Srinagar, 24 July (H.S.): The Border Security Force (BSF) Water Wing is guarding the unfenced international border along Jammu’s swollen rivers, flowing towards Pakistan, amid rising water levels due to heavy rainfall.
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Jammu’s forecast for today states that it will be “Generally cloudy sky with moderate rain”. The maximum temperature is stated to be 28°C, and the minimum temperature is 25 °C.
On Wednesday, heavy rainfall lashed parts of Jammu and Kashmir. The water level in the Poonch river surged, prompting the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) to deploy personnel to monitor the situation and prevent casualties.
Assistant Sub-Inspector Zakir of SDRF Poonch confirmed that they have been deployed in the region by the district administration and the state government in view of the rainfall situation.
Zakir said, “We have been deployed here by the district administration and the state government. The region is receiving heavy rainfall. We have advised everyone to stay away from the water bodies. We are taking all the necessary precautions to prevent any casualties. The water level has risen.”
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Hindusthan Samachar / Krishan Kumar
