The flood threat in Kashmir eased today as overnight rainfall, which had led to slight rise in water level of River Jhelum, stopped.

Jhelum was flowing at 14.10 feet at Sangam in south Kashmir, nearly nine feet below the danger mark, while the water level at Ram Munshi Bagh in the city was 15.25 feet, an official of the Flood Control Department said. Yesterday's rainfall had resulted in an increase in the water level of Jhelum but there was no immediate threat of floods, he said.

 "The weather has improved since late last night and if it holds like this, the worst phase might already be over," the official said. He, however, said moderate rainfall was forecast for tomorrow at many places in the Valley but it should not lead to a flood situation.