JAMMU, MARCH 03: Minister for Disaster Management Relief Rehabilitation
and Reconstruction, Javaid Mustafa Mir Saturday directed
Divisional and District Disaster Management Authorities and all other line
departments to take immediate precautionary measures in view of the ongoing
weather conditions in the entire Jammu and Kashmir State.
The Minister stressed for adequate emergency
preparedness measures throughout the state so as to contain any potential
damage to the minimum. He also directed to keep the residents of vulnerable
areas informed regarding emergency procedures and ensure timely evacuations,
wherever needed.
He further directed Divisional Commissioner,
Kashmir to review the measures being taken at district level and also
instructed Commissioner SMC to ensure that dewatering stations are functional
so that people don't face difficulties due to water logging.
Mir also appreciated the role of various line
departments keeping their men and machinery active 24x7. Keeping in view the
condition of the National Highway, he said people must follow the traffic plan
and confirm the condition of the road from various PCRs established at various
places for their assistance before leaving for the journey.
In view of the Medium level avalanche warning in
some areas and the recent loss of lives due to avalanches, he said, people living in these
avalanche prone areas should be restricted to visit such areas and urged people
to follow the Avalanche warnings and other alerts to keep themselves and others
safe. The minister said that the department of DMRRR
issues warnings/alerts beforehand so that precious lives could be saved.
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