Floods declared in Kashmir Valley, schools closed

Srinagar, Mar 30 (KMW): Jammu and Kashmir government today declared a flood situation in Kashmir Valley as Jhelum river crossed the danger mark in Srinagar following incessant rains.

All schools in the Valley have been closed for two days after heavy rains inundated large areas.

According to the Chief Engineer Irrigation and Flood Control Kashmir, river Jhelum crossed the danger mark of 18 feet and 22 feet at Ram Munshibagh and Sangam respectively at 7 AM.