Valley suffers prolonged dry spell, Jhelum flowing at its lowest level in 60 years

Prolonged dry spell in the Valley has not only aggravated the cold wave conditions but also led to drying up of rivers.

The mighty Jhelum which crossed the danger mark in 2014, following which Srinagar was flooded, is currently flowing at its lowest level in the last 60 years.

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Here are the details:

• The dry spell has lowered the water levels at most gauging spots. The water level at Sangam point was recorded at minus 0.55 feet.

• At Ram Munshi Bagh and Asham gauging points in Srinagar, the water level was 2.6 feet and 1.25 feet respectively on Saturday evening. These are lowest figures since 1955.

• The tributaries that feed the rivers have dried up. In December, the Valley usually records average to heavy rainfall followed by snowfall. This year, however, hill stations like Gulmarg too have not recorded enough snowfall.

• The Met department, however, is hopeful that the first week of January may bring in some good news for people in the Valley. Rainfall and snow are expected in the region between January 3 and January 7.

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