Div Com Kashmir Reviews Emergency Preparedness Amid Inclement Weather
SRINAGAR: In view of the ongoing adverse weather across the Kashmir division, Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Anshul Garg, convened an urgent meeting to evaluate the readiness of departments and district administrations to respond to potential emergencies, including floods in low-lying areas.
The meeting was attended by Deputy Commissioners, Commissioner SMC, CEO ERA, and senior officials from key departments including ULB, FCS&CA, Education, IMD, Radio Kashmir, Doordarshan, I&FC, KPDCL, MED, UEED, R&B, BSNL, SDRF, NDRF, SRTC, PHE, BEACON, and others.
At the outset, Div Com Garg conducted a detailed district-wise assessment of the flood situation, reviewing the mapping of vulnerable areas, operational status of district control rooms, availability of essential supplies, readiness of manpower and machinery, deployment of resources, and evacuation plans.
He emphasized the importance of maintaining robust communication channels to ensure real-time information sharing with both officials and the public. Deputy Commissioners were directed to update contact lists of district- and tehsil-level committee members and prepare backup communication plans in case of telecommunication disruptions.
Div Com Garg also instructed departments to update logistics and resource information on the official portal and ensure all data is accessible through a centralized dashboard. To strengthen preparedness, he called for the immediate clearance of debris from roads affected by landslides to facilitate the movement of emergency services and supplies.
The Commissioner of SMC reported that 49 mobile dewatering pumps have been deployed in waterlogged areas across the city. Officials from the Meteorological Department informed the meeting that there is no imminent flood threat and that weather conditions are expected to improve later in the evening.
Div Com Garg reiterated that all departments must remain on high alert and work in close coordination to ensure public safety and a timely response to any emerging situation.
Later, he visited Hari Niwas to inspect the functioning of the UT-level Emergency Operation Centre (EOC), reviewing consolidated data and distress calls from the public, as well as assessing the timeliness of responses.
He also appealed to the public to contact the UT-level EOC at 0194-2502254, 0194-2950767, or 1070 for assistance.
Div Com Garg was accompanied by DIG Police, DC Srinagar, Commissioner SMC, and officers from I&FC and other line departments.
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