Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg, on Wednesday said that in view of continuous rainfall since yesterday and the rising water levels, preventive evacuation measures have been activated in parts of South Kashmir as well as Srinagar to avoid any untoward incident.
“As we saw continuous rains from yesterday, especially in South Kashmir, water levels have been increasing and are still showing an upward trend. A review meeting chaired by the Chief Secretary of J&K decided to take preventive and precautionary measures. Accordingly, preventive evacuation in some areas of Pulwama, Anantnag, and Kulgam has been initiated,” Garg said, as per news agency.
Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg, said that similar preventive evacuation measures are also being carried out in some parts of Srinagar as a precaution. “We request people to cooperate, follow advisories, and shift to safer locations wherever possible,” he urged.
He added that more than 300 buildings across Kashmir have been earmarked for relief measures. “Essential supplies including food, water, and electricity have been ensured so that nobody suffers. People who wish to move to their relatives are advised to do so immediately, while District Magistrates have already identified safer places,” he stated.
Garg assured that there is no need to panic about essential commodities. “We have sufficient stocks of petrol, diesel, and other supplies. All emergency numbers and help desks are active, coordination is in place, and electricity as well as communication services are functioning normally,” he said.
Maintaining that the administration is on high alert, the Divisional Commissioner appealed for public cooperation. “The situation is under control, but the next six to seven hours are crucial. We all need to stay cautious and alert,” he added.
