Srinagar Aug 18 : In view of the continuous rainfall across the Valley, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, M. Raju, on Monday chaired a meeting to review the overall scenario and functioning of essential services, including electricity, drinking water supply and road connectivity.
The meeting was attended by SMC Commissioner Fazlul Haseeb, Director Indian Meteorology Department Srinagar, Additional Commissioners of Kashmir, senior officials from KPDCL and PHE, besides representatives from other concerned departments.
During the meeting, the Divisional Commissioner assessed water levels of the river Jhelum and its tributaries to evaluate potential flood threats.
Officials informed that all essential services are functioning smoothly, with restoration efforts underway to address minor outages in some 11kV electricity lines.
M. Raju directed all departments to submit detailed updates on essential service operations by this evening. He stressed the importance of maintaining close interdepartmental coordination, ensuring vigilant monitoring, and being prepared to respond swiftly to emergencies to mitigate any impact.
Meanwhile, SMC Commissioner Fazlul Haseeb briefed the meeting about dewatering efforts at various locations in Srinagar, adding that pumps have been deployed to prevent waterlogging in roads and low-lying areas of the city. (KNS)
