<p>The water level in Jhelum crossed the danger mark at Sangam in south Kashmir early today as most parts of the Valley were lashed by incessant rains since yesterday.<br /><br /></p>.<p>A flood alert was late last night sounded for Anantnag and Pulwama districts with the MeT department predicting more rains over the next 48 hours in the region.<br /><br />The water level at Sangam was 25.30 feet at 3 AM, 2.30 feet above the danger mark, a police official said.<br /><br />The river was flowing at 17.10 feet at Ram Munshibagh here, closing in on the danger mark of 19 feet, the official said.<br /><br />The water level in Jhelum and its tributaries rose sharply following heavy rainfall since yesterday. <br /><br />Divisional administration is scheduled to review the situation at a meeting, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Asgar Samoon said. He said some low lying areas in south Kashmir have been inundated.<br /><br />People living in and around flood prone areas in the two districts have been advised to shift to safer areas.</p>
<p>The water level in Jhelum crossed the danger mark at Sangam in south Kashmir early today as most parts of the Valley were lashed by incessant rains since yesterday.<br /><br /></p>.<p>A flood alert was late last night sounded for Anantnag and Pulwama districts with the MeT department predicting more rains over the next 48 hours in the region.<br /><br />The water level at Sangam was 25.30 feet at 3 AM, 2.30 feet above the danger mark, a police official said.<br /><br />The river was flowing at 17.10 feet at Ram Munshibagh here, closing in on the danger mark of 19 feet, the official said.<br /><br />The water level in Jhelum and its tributaries rose sharply following heavy rainfall since yesterday. <br /><br />Divisional administration is scheduled to review the situation at a meeting, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Asgar Samoon said. He said some low lying areas in south Kashmir have been inundated.<br /><br />People living in and around flood prone areas in the two districts have been advised to shift to safer areas.</p>