Jammu and Kashmir government, on Thursday, said there was no flood in the Valley and all the rivers were flowing below the danger mark.
Minister for Education Naeem Akhtar told reporters that the worst phase of inclement weather was over and there were problems of water-logging in some places.
“There is no flood. There was some panic among the people because of the last year’s situation. But right now all the rivers are running much below the danger-level and there is normal activity across the State. There may be some rains tonight but afterwards the weather forecast is quite normal. The worst phase has passed,” Mr. Akhtar said.
He said there was no panic and the administration was on alert as part of the routine governance and there were problems of water-logging in some places but the government was doing its best to dewater such areas.
“There is some water-logging in some areas. This season is generally rainy here and these problems remain in the months of March and April... We are mechanically trying to dewater those areas where there is water-logging. But there is no danger. We are using pumps to dewater such areas,” he said.
The minister also said the government would start a drive to remove illegal constructions near water-bodies to allow free passage of water.
“Yes and especially to begin with we will start from those areas where water flow has been obstructed. The district administrations have been instructed to remove such obstructions “The illegal constructions near the bunds which render them weak will be removed everywhere,” he said.
