Shadow Correspondent
Kupwara, DEC 31:
The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kupwara, Ayushi Sudan today chaired a meeting of all concerned officers to review the preparations for dealing with the problems of the people ahead of any possible snowfall.
Addressing the meeting, the DC stressed upon the officers to work with greater coordination and utmost dedication on ground so that the people may not face any inconvenience due to possible snowfall. She impressed upon the officers to gear up their men and machinery to tackle any situation in case of heavy snowfall, besides, monitoring the situation closely.
On the occasion, the DC took detailed feedback from all the departments regarding their preparations for the winter season.
She directed the officers of R&B, PMGSY, MED, BEACON and Municipalities to ensure timely snow clearance of major roads, markets and inner roads across the district so that the essential services to the people are not affected.
While taking review of medicines, the chair was informed that adequate medicines have been stored in the snow bound areas to be used during the winter period so that the people living in these areas do not face any inconvenience during snowfall.
Regarding the water supply, the DC directed the concerned Executive Engineers to ensure uninterrupted water supply to the people especially Health Institutions and Government Offices, besides they were directed to make proper arrangements for tankers where water supply is affected due to freezing of pipes or any other reason.
Reviewing the power scenario, it was informed that buffer stock of 60 transformers in Electric Division Kupwara and 57 transformers in Electric Division Handwara have been kept for replacing damaged transformers.
ADC Kupwara, M Rouf Rehman; SE R&B, SDM, ACD, CPO, CMO, Executive Engineers of R&B, PMGSY, PDD and other concerned officials attended the meeting.
