BARAMULLA,
JUNE 30: Deputy Commissioner Baramulla, Dr Nasir Ahmad Naqash, today
convened a meeting to review the flood preparedness in view of the incessant
rains in the district.
The
meeting was attended by ADC Baramulla, Director Planning, SEs, Exens, AEEs and
other officials from of Irrigation and Flood Control Department, R&B and
other concerned.
On the
occasion, the DC directed all the district and sectoral officers to remain
stationed at the headquarters and also ensure the attendance of their subordinate
staff. He called for close coordination between the departments and other
agencies to safeguard the precious lives and property and to ensure timely
rescue and rehabilitation.
He also
directs the concerned to remain prepared to deal with any kind of eventuality
that may arise due to inclement weather conditions.
It was
informed that the department has a capacity of more than 1.37 sandbags and
other vital material that has been kept ready whenever required.
The DC
pressed for making a list of vulnerable flood-prone areas, location of related
infrastructure viz dozers, sandbags, boats, vehicles, dewatering pumps
besides telephone numbers of in-charge of related department and agencies. He
directed to regularly update the gauge level and to keep men and machinery in
the state of readiness.
Moreover,
he urged the people living along the embankments of river Jhelum, Nallahs or in
the low-lying areas to remain vigilant and to contact the administration in
case of any eventuality.
Earlier, the DC inspected the flood control room and reviewed its
functioning. He directed the concerned to establish such helplines at the
sub-division level also.
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