SRINAGAR, Aug 27: In view of the inclement weather across Kashmir division, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg convened an urgent meeting to assess the readiness of departments & district administrations to respond to any emergency and potential threat of floods in low-lying areas.
Div Com took a detailed district-wise assessment of the flood situation, including the mapping of vulnerable areas and operational status of district-level control rooms. He reviewed the availability of essential supplies, readiness of manpower and machinery, deployment of resource personnel, and evacuation contingency plans.
Div Com emphasized the importance of activating communication channels to ensure real-time information dissemination to both officials and the public.
He directed Deputy Commissioners to update contact lists of district and tehsil-level committee members and to formulate backup communication plans in case of telecommunication breakdown.
Div Com also instructed departments to update logistics and resource data on the official portal and ensure all relevant information is accessible via a centralized dashboard.
To strengthen preparedness, he called for immediate clearance of debris from roads affected by landslides, facilitating the movement of emergency services and supplies. Commissioner of SMC informed the meeting that 49 mobile dewatering pumps had been deployed in waterlogged areas across the city.
Div Com reiterated that all departments must remain on high alert and work in close coordination to ensure public safety and a prompt response to any emerging situation.
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