Ward Councillor Raman Chatwal told ANI that the water level has been receding and the situation became normal in the morning. He informed that teams of the fire brigade have been called to clean the area.
Taking note of the situation, Minister Anil Vij personally inspected the surrounding areas and issued necessary directions to the district administration.
Chamoli and Rudraprayag Police warned residents as continuous heavy rainfall caused dangerous rises in river levels, urging all living along riverbanks to immediately relocate to safer areas and avoid river vicinities for their safety.
The Union Minister stated that the water levels of the River Tawi have receded, but the River Chenab's water levels have surpassed the danger mark, resulting in significant structural damage, including to the Tawi Bridge and the historic Madhupur Bridge.
The Yamuna River in Delhi remains perilously close to the danger mark. Visuals from the Old Yamuna Bridge show water levels almost touching the marked threshold.
Continuous rainfall across Jammu and Kashmir has led to a sharp rise in water levels of several rivers and streams, triggering flash floods in parts of the Jammu region. The Meteorological Department (MET) has issued an advisory on the matter.
Boatmen on the Ganga River in Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi are facing troubles as the administration has halted all boat operations for the past 20 days due to rising water levels.
The Chamoli Police on Sunday issued an advisory urging residents to remain alert as the water level of the Alaknanda River continues to rise due to ongoing rainfall in the region.
The BSF Water Wing is guarding the unfenced international border along Jammu's swollen rivers, which flow towards Pakistan, amid rising water levels due to heavy rainfall.