Srinagar: The water level in Jhelum and its tributaries started to recede today after rainfall stopped last night, easing flood fears in Kashmir, officials said.
The water level in Jhelum started to recede at around 3.00 am at Sangam in South Kashmir, the officials said.
While the water level at Ram Munshi Bagh in the city was still increasing marginally, it is expected to recede in a couple of hours, they said.