June 23, 2022

DC Srinagar conducts tour to assesses situation of city areas.

In order to take a first-hand assessment of the situation arising due to incessant rainfall in the district, the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Mohammad Aijaz Asad Wednesday undertook a whirlwind tour of various areas of the Srinagar city to inspect the measures taken to tackle challenges from the prevailing weather situation to prevent any flood-like situation in the district.

The DC who is also the Chairman District Disaster Management Authority visited various areas of the City including Jehangir Chowk, Rambagh, Rawalpora, Nowgam, Lasjan, Padshahi Bagh, Mehjoor Nagar, Kurso Rajbagh, Zero bridge, and other adjoining areas to take stock of the preventive measures undertaken to ensure effective flood management system.

On the occasion, the DC was informed that over 50000 sandbags have been kept reserved to deal with any exigent situation in the district. He was also told that these sandbags are being laid at vulnerable spots as a protective measure to deal with any flood-like situation.

The Officers were also directed to put in place all requisite men and machinery at vulnerable spots, besides taking measures for water logging of inundated low-lying areas.

The DC asked the concerned to ensure that all dewatering and pumping stations are operational, particularly at essential installations including hospitals, Power stations, and Ration stores, and in inner habitations, lanes, and bylanes.